2022-2023 Lucid Air Seat Heater and Cooler Recall (23V708)
Lucid USA, Inc. · 1,267 vehicles · Reported October 19, 2023
Lucid USA, Inc. is recalling 1,267 2022-2023 Lucid Air vehicles. Under certain conditions, temperature monitoring for the rear seat heaters could become inoperative and result in the rear seats overheating. Overheated rear seats can increase the risk of a burn injury. The fix is an over-the-air software update.
Recall 23V708 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 23V708000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | SR-23-05-0 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | October 19, 2023 |
| Manufacturer | Lucid USA, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2022-2023 Lucid Air |
| Units affected | 1,267 |
| Component | Seats > Mid / Rear Assembly > Seat Heater / Cooler |
| Safety risk | Overheated rear seats can increase the risk of a burn injury. |
| Fix | Over-the-air software update |
What is wrong with the 2022-2023 Lucid Air in recall 23V708?
Under certain conditions, temperature monitoring for the rear seat heaters could become inoperative and result in the rear seats overheating.
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Lucid Air vehicles. Under certain conditions, temperature monitoring for the rear seat heaters could become inoperative and result in the rear seats overheating.
Is it safe to drive a 2022-2023 Air with recall 23V708?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Overheated rear seats can increase the risk of a burn injury.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Overheated rear seats can increase the risk of a burn injury.
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 seat heater and cooler.
Which vehicles are included in recall 23V708?
Recall 23V708 covers 1,267 vehicles: 2022-2023 Lucid Air.
NHTSA lists 1,267 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | Lucid | Air |
What is the fix for the Air seat heater and cooler recall?
Yes. The fix is an over-the-air software update.
Lucid has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 11, 2023. Owners may contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-99-LUCID or 1-877-536-6620. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-23-05-0.
When was recall 23V708 announced?
Lucid USA, Inc. reported recall 23V708 to NHTSA on October 19, 2023. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as December 11, 2023.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| October 19, 2023 | Lucid USA, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 23V708000. |
| December 11, 2023 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 35 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 23V708?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 23V708 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 23V708?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 23V708000 applies to your Air.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Lucid dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- 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.
- Keep a simple log of any seat heater and cooler symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are Air owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 3 of them about the body, doors and seats.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the body, doors and seats have been filed since recall 23V708 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 3 of them involve the body, doors and seats. 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 body, doors and seats
- 2022 Lucid Air: 24 complaints in total, 2 about the body, doors and seats
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
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 prior to leaving the garage.
2022 Lucid Air owner, MO, NHTSA complaint 11494228, filed November 19, 2022
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.
2022 Lucid Air owner, NY, NHTSA complaint 11528752, filed June 25, 2023
Can recall 23V708 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.
Recall 23V708000 does not automatically make your Air a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
Body and latch defects on the 2022-2023 Lucid Air may seem minor until a door opens while driving or a seat will not lock. Problems that return after repair belong in your records.
This recall is handled by an over-the-air software update, so many owners never visit a dealer. If the problem returns after the update, take the 2022-2023 Lucid Air to the dealer and make sure the visit is written up on a repair order. An update that does not work is still a failed repair.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
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.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
A software update can count as a repair attempt, especially if you complained about the problem or the update keeps being repeated. I've seen dealers do the same software update five or six times with no fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 23V708
Is the 23V708000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed December 11, 2023.
How do I know if my Air is part of recall 23V708000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
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.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 23V708000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Lucid. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.