2022-2023 Lucid Air Defroster Recall (24V011)
Lucid USA, Inc. · 2,042 vehicles · Reported January 10, 2024
Lucid USA, Inc. is recalling 2,042 2022-2023 Lucid Air vehicles. The high voltage coolant heater may fail to defrost the windshield. A high voltage coolant heater that fails to defrost the windshield can reduce the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 24V011 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V011000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | SR-24-01-0 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | January 10, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Lucid USA, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2022-2023 Lucid Air |
| Units affected | 2,042 |
| Component | Visibility > Defroster / Defogger / Hvac System |
| Safety risk | A high voltage coolant heater that fails to defrost the windshield can reduce the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2022-2023 Lucid Air in recall 24V011?
The high voltage coolant heater may fail to defrost the windshield.
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Air vehicles. The high voltage coolant heater may fail to defrost the windshield.
Is it safe to drive a 2022-2023 Air with recall 24V011?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A high voltage coolant heater that fails to defrost the windshield can reduce the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A high voltage coolant heater that fails to defrost the windshield can reduce the driver's view, 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 defroster and defogger and hvac system.
Which vehicles are included in recall 24V011?
Recall 24V011 covers 2,042 vehicles: 2022-2023 Lucid Air.
NHTSA lists 2,042 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 defroster recall?
Yes. Lucid will update the software to identify a high voltage coolant heater failure and provide a warning to the driver.
Lucid will update the software to identify a high voltage coolant heater failure and provide a warning to the driver. High voltage coolant heaters that fail will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact Lucid customer service at 1-877-536-6620. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-24-01-0.
When was recall 24V011 announced?
Lucid USA, Inc. reported recall 24V011 to NHTSA on January 10, 2024. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as March 7, 2024.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| January 10, 2024 | Lucid USA, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 24V011000. |
| March 7, 2024 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 33 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 24V011?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 24V011 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 24V011?
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 24V011000 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.
- Write down when symptoms involving the defroster and defogger and hvac system happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- 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, 16 of them about the ev and hybrid battery.
Since recall 24V011 was reported on January 10, 2024, owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the ev and hybrid battery on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the ev and hybrid battery and were received on or after January 10, 2024, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related ev and hybrid battery issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 52 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 16 of them involve the ev and hybrid battery. 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, 10 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2022 Lucid Air: 24 complaints in total, 6 about the ev and hybrid battery
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
My vehicle was in the garage and the drive train failed. No other details were provided to me by the manufacturer.
2022 Lucid Air owner, VA, NHTSA complaint 11484559, filed September 15, 2022
Q: What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? A: Car lost all ability to move forward except for a very weak crawl of 1 or 2 miles per hour. The car is with the manufacturer at this point.
2022 Lucid Air owner, MN, NHTSA complaint 11487486, filed October 2, 2022
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.
2022 Lucid Air owner, IL, NHTSA complaint 11490910, filed October 26, 2022
Can recall 24V011 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)).
Battery and electric drive repairs are among the slowest repairs in the industry. A 2022-2023 Lucid Air waiting on a battery module or drive unit can sit at the dealer for weeks, and every day counts toward the 30-day figure in California's lemon law presumption.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2022-2023 Lucid Air has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
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.
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.
Recall repairs depend on parts. Owners can wait days, weeks or months, usually about one to three months in our cases, and those days count toward California's 30-day out-of-service rule.
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 24V011
Did the recall 24V011 fix work?
Since recall 24V011 was reported on January 10, 2024, owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the ev and hybrid battery on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed March 7, 2024.
Is the 24V011000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Air is part of recall 24V011000?
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.
Can a battery recall reduce my EV's range?
Some battery recalls limit the state of charge or range until a module or pack is replaced. Check your owner letter for any interim limits, and keep notes if range or charging changes after the repair.
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 24V011000 (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.