2023 Lucid Air Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 37%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 316miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the electrical system of the 2023 Lucid Air, 37% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 316 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 4 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The vehicle became completely inoperable suddenly while driving on the road due to a drive unit failure. Fortunately, I was still at an intersection when this occurred. I don't what would have happened if I was in motion, especially at higher speed on a highway. The car was towed to the nearest Lucid service center, but it remains there over 6 weeks later as they are not able to fix the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11662966, filed 2025-05“I was driving on I80 west in San Francisco with about 75 mph. Suddenly shows turtle mode and dropped the speed to 52 mph. I was on the second lane and a lot of vehicles are behind us with same speed. I towed to the service center.”
NHTSA complaint #11542552, filed 2023-09“While travelling to California on a personal trip my vehicle displayed a Battery System Fault warning message on the driver's display and advised me to stop the vehicle in a safe location within 120 seconds. After pulling off the highway onto the shoulder of an exit ramp and stopping the vehicle it would not longer shift into drive and displayed a Vehicle Not Driveable warning message. -I was told by the manufacturer that the AC compressor had failed, causing damage to other components and leading to a loss of high voltage isolation. …”
NHTSA complaint #11761751, filed 2026-09“My car’s backup camera and main infotainment computer lag badly. It is available for inspection. When I start the car, I have to wait 20–30 seconds for the system to boot before it even lets me shift into reverse. Once in reverse, the backup camera stutters and lags significantly instead of showing smooth, real-time video. This creates a severe blind spot for crossing pedestrians and cars when backing out, violating FMVSS 111 rear visibility standards. The issue consistently repeats on cold starts and is well-documented on early Air models. …”
NHTSA complaint #11766817, filed 2026-09“I purchased my 2023 Lucid Air Touring new in April 2023. The vehicle began experiencing defects at approximately 1,100 miles, and numerous mechanical, electrical, and software problems have continued throughout my ownership despite repeated visits to authorized Lucid service facilities. Door Locks and Security Malfunctions: The vehicle has randomly unlocked itself, with the exterior door handles extending even when the key was more than 25 feet away. The vehicle has also displayed warnings that passive unlocking was disabled, requiring manual operation. …”
NHTSA complaint #11773299, filed 2026-10Related recalls
- 26V540000Aug 20, 2026Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Air vehicles. The exterior lighting circuit may have insufficient overcurrent protection, allowing the…Covers: Lucid Air 2022–2026
- 24V497000Jul 1, 2024Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Air vehicles. When a hardware communication fault is detected, the High Voltage Interlock (HVIL)…Covers: Lucid Air 2022–2023
- 23V523000Jul 27, 2023Lucid 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…Covers: Lucid Air 2022–2023
- 23V110000Feb 22, 2023Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Air vehicles. The electrically activated contact switches that transfer energy to the drive motors, may…Covers: Lucid Air 2022–2023
Related service bulletins
- 11038396Sep 22, 2026This OTA updates the infotainment system interface, charging preference functionality, and Easy Entry/Easy Exit seat features.
- 11036047Jul 2, 2026This OTA refines seatbelt visuals for driver and occupants, updates camera access, and drive unit service notifications.
- 11033559May 21, 2026This OTA update enhances overall vehicle functionality, including improvements to vehicle charging, upgraded lane change assist, and refinements to turn signals, cruise control…
- 11033558May 11, 2026This OTA update enhances overall vehicle functionality, including improvements to vehicle charging, upgraded lane change assist, and refinements to turn signals, cruise control…
- 11032396Apr 26, 2026This software update brings improvements to Navigation, Charging, DreamDrive, Audio and Media, Ambient Lighting, and Shock and Tilt.
- 11027485Dec 6, 2025This software update brings improvements in the robustness and general functionality of the vehicle.
- 11026193Nov 19, 2025This update improves the general functionality of the vehicle.
- 11025217Oct 24, 2025This update improves the general functionality of the vehicle.
- 11025219Oct 11, 2025This improves the general functionality of the vehicle.
- 11025218Oct 3, 2025This software update improves connectivity of the telematics control module.
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2023 Lucid Air
11 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 Lucid Air
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology