2022–2023 Lucid Air vehicles recalled for software fault causing loss of drive power
Lucid is recalling certain 2022 and 2023 Air vehicles due to a software fault that could disconnect the high voltage system while driving, causing loss of drive power and increasing crash risk. A free over-the-air software update is available.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The source describes a loss-of-power hazard increasing crash risk but reports no injuries or deaths, fitting Score 3 criteria: risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Lucid USA, Inc. is recalling certain 2022 and 2023 Lucid Air vehicles due to a software fault in the High Voltage Interlock (HVIL) system. When a hardware communication fault is detected, the HVIL software could disconnect the high voltage contactors while the vehicle is in motion.
A loss of drive power while the vehicle is driving significantly increases the risk of a crash. This represents a potential safety hazard that required manufacturer intervention.
Approximately 5,251 vehicles are affected by this recall. Lucid released a free over-the-air (OTA) software update on June 24, 2024, to address the issue. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 5, 2024. Owners can contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-995-8243 for more information. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline (1-888-327-4236 or TTY 1-800-424-9153) is also available at www.nhtsa.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- 2022 LUCID AIR
- Brand
- LUCID
- Manufacturer
- Lucid USA, Inc.
- Hazard
- loss-of-power
- crash-risk
- Affected units
- 5,251
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- AIR
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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