2022-2023 Lucid Air Visibility and Wiper Recall (23V521)

Recall 23V521 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2022-2023 Lucid Air in recall 23V521?

The wiper arm nuts may loosen, causing the windshield wipers to fail.

Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Air vehicles. The wiper arm nuts may loosen, causing the windshield wipers to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."

Is it safe to drive a 2022-2023 Air with recall 23V521?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the visibility and wiper.

Which vehicles are included in recall 23V521?

Recall 23V521 covers 5,523 vehicles: 2022-2023 Lucid Air.

NHTSA lists 5,523 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Air visibility and wiper recall?

Yes. Lucid Service Centers will inspect, tighten the wiper arm nuts, and replace damaged parts as necessary, free of charge.

Lucid Service Centers will inspect, tighten the wiper arm nuts, and replace damaged parts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2023. Owners may contact Lucid customer service at 1-877-536-6620. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-23-02-0.

Manufacturer recall number: SR-23-03-0.

When was recall 23V521 announced?

Lucid USA, Inc. reported recall 23V521 to NHTSA on July 27, 2023. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as September 25, 2023.

This recall was filed 38 months ago. If your Air was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my Air is part of recall 23V521?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 23V521 is open on your Air, it will be listed there.

The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2022-2023 Air vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.

What should Air owners do about recall 23V521?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 23V521000 applies to your Air.
2. Call a Lucid dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
4. Keep a simple log of any visibility and wiper symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.

What are Air owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 2 of them about the lighting and visibility.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the lighting and visibility have been filed since recall 23V521 was reported (1) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 52 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 2 of them involve the lighting and visibility. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2023 Lucid Air: 28 complaints in total, 1 about the lighting and visibility
• 2022 Lucid Air: 24 complaints in total, 1 about the lighting and visibility

Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):

The contact owns a 2022 Lucid Air. The contact stated that the HVAC defroster warning light was illuminated, and the defroster was inoperable. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V011000 (Visibility); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The message “Defroster not Available” was displayed on the instrument panel.

2022 Lucid Air owner, WA, NHTSA complaint 11762241, filed September 4, 2026

driver headlight intermittently failing, restarting, and failing again. driver door now not locking correctly and electronic sealing incorrect. intermittent failure of sound throughout car including all warning sounds and turn signals.

2023 Lucid Air owner, TN, NHTSA complaint 11514884, filed March 31, 2023

Can recall 23V521 make my Air a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

Lighting and visibility defects, such as headlights that fail, wipers that stop or mirrors that do not work, reduce your ability to see and be seen. They are often electrical, and they often come back.

The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.

Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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