AI Damage2024 Lucid AIR: common problems
Owners of the 2024 Lucid AIR filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and electrical system. The maker issued 39 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 10
- involving a crash
- 2
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 39
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 50% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 30% of all complaints
- 3 Service brakes 30% of all complaints
- 4 Forward collision avoidance 20% of all complaints
- 5 Vehicle speed control 10% of all complaints
- 6 Visibility 10% of all complaints
- 7 Steering 10% of all complaints
- 8 Fuel/propulsion system 10% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 5 complaints (50% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 6.
- Electrical system: 3 complaints (30% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 32.
- Service brakes: 3 complaints (30% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 3.
- Forward collision avoidance: 2 complaints (20% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 4.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 complaints (10% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 8.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- electric
- automatic, 1-speed
Drive: RWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 10 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 5 | 0 | 6 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 | 32 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 2 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
On July 21, 2026, a catastrophic safety defect occurred involving sudden, unprompted vehicle acceleration and a complete loss of braking capability. While operating the vehicle in reverse, it experienced a sudden, violent, and uncommanded surge in acceleration.
The steering wheel was also unresponsive during the unexpected acceleration. After the crash, the car shut itself down and would not restart. The crash caused injury to my neck, and it was a miracle that no one was behind me at the normally very busy parking lot.
Without warning, the vehicle began jerking violently and decelerated to a stop in a live traffic lane, displaying a "Drive System Fault" message. Throughout the event, the vehicle would not respond to accelerator or brake input. The vehicle came to rest in a moving lane of traffic.
While operating the vehicle, I experienced a sudden and unexpected loss of propulsion accompanied by a Drive System Failure warning. An associated fault message was also displayed. The vehicle became immediately undrivable and required towing. This matter is not being raised as a routine service concern.
4th issue is that Lucid just sent out an email blast for customers have an option to purchase a hardware upgrade for future enhancements and faster response on screen animations, this is completely insane!
The recent software update v2.5.0 has been very unstable. The screens would often black out every 30 seconds and calls get cut off. But the biggest problem was it resetting profile while driving on the highway! Theres no way to fix it and we had to pull over on the side to switch profiles again to fix the seat.
I was driving on a residential road and the car signaled it had an error and the engine turned off immediately. I was left in the road and couldn’t move. After an hour the electric died. No hazards. I was put in a very dangerous situation for me and passerby’s.
Car lost power and shut down in the middle of the road. Very dangerous, almost got hit. I was able to get the car to the side of the road. The vehicle was not driveable. Call Lucid customer care and they towed the vehicle to the service center. No loaner was provided to me.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 1,486 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 29% least complained about).
On average one model year of the AIR has 13 complaints (6 years in the data). This year has 10, below average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Forward collision avoidance. Radar and camera: calibration after bumper or windshield replacement.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This OTA updates the infotainment system interface, charging preference functionality, and Easy Entry/Easy…
- This OTA refines seatbelt visuals for driver and occupants, updates camera access, and drive unit service…
- This OTA update enhances overall vehicle functionality, including improvements to vehicle charging,…
This OTA update enhances overall vehicle functionality, including improvements to vehicle charging, upgraded lane change assist, and refinements to turn signals, cruise control, and infotainment systems.
- This software update brings improvements to Navigation, Charging, DreamDrive, Audio and Media, Ambient…
This software update brings improvements to Navigation, Charging, DreamDrive, Audio and Media, Ambient Lighting, and Shock and Tilt.
- This software update brings improvements in the robustness and general functionality of the vehicle
- This update improves the general functionality of the vehicle
- This improves the general functionality of the vehicle
- This software update improves connectivity of the telematics control module
- This OTA improves the robustness and general functionality
- This update enhances performance and optimizations regarding AC charging, mobile app, hands-free driving…
This update enhances performance and optimizations regarding AC charging, mobile app, hands-free driving assist and hands-free lane assist.
- This OTA enhances performance and optimizations regarding improvements to the mobile app, AC charging,…
This OTA enhances performance and optimizations regarding improvements to the mobile app, AC charging, hands-free driving assist, hands-free lane change, and operation of power hood strut.
- This software update enhances the vehicle diagnostics logic
NHTSA lists 39 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Lucid AIR?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, electrical system, service brakes. Total complaints: 10. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: unintended acceleration (20%), brake failure (10%), jerking, harsh shifts (10%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2024 Lucid AIR?
NHTSA lists 39 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2024 Lucid AIR from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.