The 2023 Lucid Air has a elevated safety risk profile with 11 recall campaigns and 23 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

23V1100002023-22-02

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:FUSES, RELAYS, CONTACTS, AND SHUNTS

Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Air vehicles. The electrically activated contact switches that transfer energy to the drive motors, may unexpectedly open, cutting off power to the electric motors.

Power loss will shut down electric motors, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.

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23V5200002023-27-07

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Air vehicles with a software version between 2.015 and 2.0.50. The rearview camera image may fail to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

A rearview camera image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

View at NHTSA

23V5210002023-27-07

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Air vehicles. The wiper arm nuts may loosen, causing the windshield wipers to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."

Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA

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23V5230002023-27-07

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Air vehicles. Software versions 2.0.64 and older may not respond properly to an inverter power module failure, which can result in a loss of drive power without warning.

A loss of drive power without warning increases the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA

23V7080002023-19-10

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Lucid Air vehicles. Under certain conditions, temperature monitoring for the rear seat heaters could become inoperative and result in the rear seats overheating.

Overheated rear seats can increase the risk of a burn injury.

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24V0110002024-10-01

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Air vehicles. The high voltage coolant heater may fail to defrost the windshield.

A high voltage coolant heater that fails to defrost the windshield can reduce the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA

24V0760002024-07-02

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL:SOFTWARE

Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Air vehicles running software release versions 2.1.2 through 2.1.26. The software may cause a fault while the adaptive cruise control is on, resulting in a loss of drive power.

A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

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24V4970002024-01-07

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL:MANAGEMENT:SOFTWARE

Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Air vehicles. When a hardware communication fault is detected, the High Voltage Interlock (HVIL) software could disconnect the high voltage contactors while the vehicle is in motion, causing a loss of drive power.

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

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24V4950002024-28-06

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Air vehicles. The high voltage coolant heater may fail to defrost the windshield.

A high voltage coolant heater that fails to defrost the windshield can reduce the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA

25V6700002025-07-10

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Air vehicles operating a software version prior to 2.8.0. The lower console display may fail to show a rearview camera image or may show a delayed, inaccurate image of what is behind the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

A rearview image that does not appear or fails to accurately depict behind the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA

26V0170002026-16-01

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Air vehicles equipped with an AD02 package and operating a software version from 2.8.0 through 2.8.16. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 23 owners have filed complaints about the 2023 Lucid Air. UNKNOWN OR OTHER issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Unknown Or Other4

02Structure2

03Power Train,electrical System2

04Vehicle Speed Control1

05Seats1

23 total across 1 model years (2023–2023)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Lucid Air Fuel Economy

111–140mpg combined

110-141city

111-140hwy

$550-$700/yr

Across 9 configurations, the 2023 Lucid Air returns 111–140 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

Air Pure AWD with 19 inch wheels - Automatic (A1)

140mpg

All-Wheel DriveEV

141 city140 hwy~$550/yr10/10 Clean

Air Touring AWD with 19 inch wheels - Automatic (A1)

140mpg

All-Wheel DriveEV

141 city140 hwy~$550/yr10/10 Clean

Air G Touring XR AWD with 19 inch wheels - Automatic (A1)

131mpg

All-Wheel DriveEV

130 city132 hwy~$600/yr10/10 Clean

Air G Touring XR AWD with 20 inch wheels - Automatic (A1)

121mpg

All-Wheel DriveEV

121 city122 hwy~$650/yr10/10 Clean

Air G Touring XR AWD with 21 inch wheels - Automatic (A1)

121mpg

All-Wheel DriveEV

121 city122 hwy~$650/yr10/10 Clean

Air Pure AWD with 20 inch wheels - Automatic (A1)

121mpg

All-Wheel DriveEV

121 city120 hwy~$650/yr10/10 Clean

Air Touring AWD with 20 inch wheels - Automatic (A1)

121mpg

All-Wheel DriveEV

121 city120 hwy~$650/yr10/10 Clean

Air Touring AWD with 21 inch wheels - Automatic (A1)

121mpg

All-Wheel DriveEV

121 city120 hwy~$650/yr10/10 Clean

Air GT P AWD with 21 inch wheels - Automatic (A1)

111mpg

All-Wheel DriveEV

110 city111 hwy~$700/yr10/10 Clean

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2023 Lucid Air

25States

46%in top 3

22% of the market sits in California, though listings span 25 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

CACalifornia

8122%

TXTexas

5916%

FLFlorida

308%

GAGeorgia

298%

WAWashington

288%

NVNevada

185%

ILIllinois

164%

AZArizona

134%

OROregon

92%

PAPennsylvania

92%

MAMassachusetts

82%

NHNew Hampshire

82%

DCWashington DC

82%

OH7

NC7

UT6

MD5

NJ5

DE4

KS4

CO4

AL3

MI2

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2023.

Buying a 2023 Lucid Air?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2023 Lucid Air a good car to buy?

The 2023 Lucid Air has 11 recalls on record. There are 11 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is unknown or other, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2023 Lucid Air?

There are 11 documented recalls for the 2023 Lucid Air. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2023 Lucid Air?

Fuel economy ranges from 111 to 140 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $98 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2023 Lucid Air?

UNKNOWN OR OTHER is the number-one complaint area for the 2023 Lucid Air, based on 23 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.