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NHTSA Recall 24V497000: Software (electrical system)

Lucid USA, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,251 vehicles. It affects 2022–2023 Lucid Air.

5,251
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2024
owners notified (August 5)
NHTSA campaign24V497000
Manufacturer campaignSR-24-03-0
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › PROPULSION SYSTEM › TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL › MANAGEMENT › SOFTWARE
Report receivedJuly 1, 2024
Owner notificationAugust 5, 2024
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

Lucid released an over-the-air (OTA) software update June 24, 2024, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2024. Owners may contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-24-03-0.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 24V497000

Make and modelModel years
Lucid Air2022, 2023

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.