2022 Lucid Air Problems
Shopping for a used 2022 Lucid Air? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Based on 23 real NHTSA owner complaints, with Electrical Faults the most reported area.
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This 2022 Lucid Air has 23 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Electrical Faults.
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2022 Lucid Air Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated energy efficiency for the 2022 Lucid Air. Values shown in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent).
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 4 trims analysed.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2022 Lucid Air has 23 owner complaints, 5 crash-related complaints, and 14 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Electrical Faults. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Lucid
- Model
- Air
- Model year
- 2022
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 23
- Crash-related complaints
- 5
- Safety recall campaigns
- 14
- Top reported component
- Electrical Faults
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPGe combined
- 116
- EPA MPGe city / highway
- 115 / 117
- Fuel type
- Electricity
- Electric range (miles)
- 520
Common problems
Most common 2022 Lucid Air problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Electrical Faults
Transmission / Drivetrain
Fuel/Propulsion System
Complaint patterns center on Electrical Faults, Transmission / Drivetrain, Fuel/Propulsion System. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2022 Lucid Air?
The 2022 Lucid Air shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2022 Lucid Air
Inspection Focus
- Inspect electrical systems, including infotainment and battery components.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for transmission/drivetrain and fuel system repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect electrical systems, including infotainment and battery components.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for transmission/drivetrain and fuel system repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase.
Check the exact car
Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2022 Lucid Air, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Based on 23 NHTSA complaints for the 2022 Lucid Air, the most frequently reported issues involve electrical faults, transmission/drivetrain, and fuel/propulsion system problems. Crash-related complaints account for 5 of the total, and the vehicle has 14 recalls. Due to low confidence, these patterns should be interpreted cautiously.
- Electrical faults are the most common complaint component with 7 reports.
- Transmission/drivetrain issues are the second most reported with 6 complaints.
- Fuel/propulsion system problems account for 5 complaints.
- Electrical faults
- Transmission/drivetrain issues
- Fuel/propulsion system problems
Full breakdown
All 2022 Lucid Air complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Lucid Air. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2022 Lucid Air. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
The contact owned a 2022 Lucid Air. The contact stated that while making a left turn, another vehicle crashed into the passenger side of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact nor his wife were injured and a police report was filed. The whereabout of th…
I want to inform you about a potential safety issue regarding the Lucid Air. A few weeks ago I was in an accident in a parking garage and I believe this was due to a malfunction in the car. The reason I am writing this letter is in hopes of preventing future accidents. In this ca…
On July 21, I was stopped behind another vehicle. Using 1 pedal driving with no roll feature. There was front camera error message as well as traction control warning light on. My car started to move forward on it's own so I inadvertently hit the acceleration initially before …
This vehicle is designed for two 245/35r21 (HLC/99Y) tires on the front wheels, and two 265/35r21 (HLC/103Y) tires in the rear wheels. When I took delivery of the car from the manufacturer, it was incorrectly outfitted with three 245s and one 265; one of the rear wheels had an in…
245/35/R21, tire specifically made for Lucid. Small bump in road caused large bubble in sidewall. Lucid forums full of complaints about this. No replacement tires available in the US and no alternate available due to load rating. No promised time for more to be available. I had t…
We experienced our first tire blow out in July of 2023 while on a remote hwy in Oregon. We were travelling on a smooth wide road and all of sudden, there was a loud bang. We pulled over to find that there was approximately a 4" gash on the side wall of the front passenger tire.…
2022 Lucid Air suffered a total loss of power without any warning at approximately 10 PM on July 29, 2023, while driving 65+ mph on the Jersey Turnpike. The car’s dashboard suddenly flashed “System Failure” and immediately started to decelerate. I had approximately 30 seconds t…
My lucid air’s emergency brakes have misjudged a situation and caused the car to lock its brakes for 3 seconds, making it inoperable. The first time happened on the interstate and the vehicle behind me had to go into the median to keep from rear ending me. I was completely stop…
While driving the passenger seat back spontaneously started to move forward folding the passenger in half. The touch screen controls were unresponsive. I needed to stop the car and use the manual control buttons on the side of the seat in order to unfold the passenger.
The car would accelerate spontaneously both from a stopped position as well as while moving. The brake pedal was able to slow and stop the car. The car is set to not roll when stopped and has regenerative braking when the accelerator is released, the exact opposite of what is s…
Car is running on version 2.0.68. Approached the car, handles presented themselves as per usual. The rear right passenger door wouldn’t open at all. Drove home and when in garage tried to open the rear right passenger door and still wouldn’t open. I climbed into the back of t…
Lucid's adaptive cruise control implementation does not slow for stopped highway traffic. The adaptive cruise control will continue to speed at the set speed right into the rear end of stopped vehicles unless the driver disengages the adaptive cruise control. This easily could …
It appears that Lucid has a defect with the design of their airbags. I have been able to replicate sitting in every Lucid Air vehicle I have tried an issue I discovered with mine which will cause the passenger airbag to constantly turn in and off during driving. This has been esc…
We have a long, approximately 70 yards, driveway. When backing up and reaching 5 mph the car brakes violently, causing me to make a three-point turn around so I go out facing forward Every software update, and I’ve; lost count in February alone, breaks our profiles and causes me …
Incident 1: While driving to work, accelerated to pass a car on the right going approx 45 MPH. The dash showed a RED "Drive System Fault" and the car would no longer accelerate. The steering was fine and I changed to the left lane. After approximately 5 seconds, the dash and …
Driving 60mph vehicle shuttered and warning came on saying car was shutting off in 2 minutes. Drove to safe spot with brakes barely working and car shut down on side of road. 6 weeks old and 1,089 miles Concern, what happens at night on highway.
Seat moved into the full forward and full forward tilt position without warning pinning my knees against the lower dash and my chest against the steering wheel. The manual override buttons on the side of the seat were inoperable to stop the movement. Fortunately this happened pri…
The contact owns a 2022 Lucid Air. The contact stated while reversing out of his driveway, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact stated that the “Drive System Fault” message was displayed. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The manufacturer was contac…
My drive system broke while going 70 miles per hour on the highway. Causing me to slow down instantly and gave me 30 seconds to pull over to the side of the highway.
Summary: Vehicle sometimes drives in the OPPOSITE direction of selected Gear Detail: When changing drive direction in a very specific inclined position, the Lucid Air might drive in the opposite direction to what the driver has selected. Youtube video demonstrating this issue: …
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2022 Lucid Air.
Safety recalls
2022 Lucid Air recalls
14 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2022 Lucid Air. 14 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
SUSPENSION:FRONT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:FUSES, RELAYS, CONTACTS, AND SHUNTS
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
VISIBILITY/WIPER
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL:SOFTWARE
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL:MANAGEMENT:SOFTWARE
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
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Questions
2022 Lucid Air buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2022 Lucid Air reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 23 owner complaints, 5 crash-related complaints, and 14 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2022 Lucid Air shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Lucid Air?▾
#1: Electrical Faults (7 complaints). #2: Transmission / Drivetrain (6 complaints). #3: Fuel/Propulsion System (5 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2022 Lucid Air?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2022 Lucid Air?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2022 Lucid Air, NHTSA complaints include 5 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 23 total complaints. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2022 Lucid Air have any recalls?▾
Yes. 14 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2022 Lucid Air. A major recall area is SUSPENSION:FRONT. 14 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2022 Lucid Air?▾
The 2022 Lucid Air shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Electrical Faults during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Lucid Air reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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