Lucid Air Lemon Law

Lucid recalled model year 2022–2023 Air sedans (built before December 2022) because a High Voltage Interlock (HVIL) software fault could disconnect the high-voltage contactors while the vehicle is in motion, causing a sudden loss of drive power in Drive or Reverse — a serious crash risk. The remedy is a software update.

In a separate recall, Lucid identified Air sedans whose high-voltage coolant heater could fail to defrost the windshield, reducing the driver's visibility. Owners also report software and infotainment glitches on a vehicle that competes at the luxury end of the market.

A recall isn't automatically a lemon. But loss of drive power and impaired visibility are serious safety defects, and if the fix doesn't hold, the problem recurs, or your Air is out of service for an extended time, California's Lemon Law may entitle you to a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement — with Lucid paying your attorney fees.

A recall is not automatically a lemon — it's the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and offering a free repair. California's Lemon Law (the Song-Beverly Act) comes into play when a substantial defect can't be fixed after a reasonable number of attempts, or when your Air has been out of service for 30 or more cumulative days.

If your Lucid Air qualifies, you may be entitled to a buyback (a refund of what you've paid, minus a mileage offset), a replacement vehicle, or a cash-and-keep settlement — and Lucid pays your attorney fees on a successful claim, so pursuing your case costs you nothing out of pocket.