2024-2025 Lucid Air Electric Drive System Recall (24V836)
Lucid USA, Inc. · 1,539 vehicles · Reported November 5, 2024
Lucid USA, Inc. is recalling 1,539 2024-2025 Lucid Air vehicles. The rear subframe wiring harness may be too short, straining the electrical connection and causing power loss to the rear drive unit (RDU). A loss of power to the rear drive unit can result in a complete loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 24V836 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V836000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | SR-24-05-0 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | November 5, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Lucid USA, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2024-2025 Lucid Air |
| Units affected | 1,539 |
| Component | Electrical System > Propulsion System |
| Safety risk | A loss of power to the rear drive unit can result in a complete loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2024-2025 Lucid Air in recall 24V836?
The rear subframe wiring harness may be too short, straining the electrical connection and causing power loss to the rear drive unit (RDU).
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Air Pure rear wheel drive vehicles. The rear subframe wiring harness may be too short, straining the electrical connection and causing power loss to the rear drive unit (RDU).
Is it safe to drive a 2024-2025 Air with recall 24V836?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A loss of power to the rear drive unit can result in a complete loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A loss of power to the rear drive unit can result in a complete loss of drive power, 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 propulsion system.
Which vehicles are included in recall 24V836?
Recall 24V836 covers 1,539 vehicles: 2024-2025 Lucid Air.
NHTSA lists 1,539 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | Lucid | Air |
What is the fix for the Air electric drive system recall?
Yes. Lucid will replace the wiring harness, free of charge.
Lucid will replace the wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2024. Owners may contact Lucid at 1-877-536-6620. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-24-05-0.
When was recall 24V836 announced?
Lucid USA, Inc. reported recall 24V836 to NHTSA on November 5, 2024. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as December 18, 2024.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| November 5, 2024 | Lucid USA, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 24V836000. |
| December 18, 2024 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 23 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 24V836?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 24V836 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 2024-2025 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 24V836?
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 24V836000 applies to your Air.
- Call a Lucid dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Write down when symptoms involving the propulsion 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 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 24 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 4 of them about the ev and hybrid battery.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the ev and hybrid battery have been filed since recall 24V836 was reported (3) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 24 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 4 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.
- 2025 Lucid Air: 14 complaints in total, 1 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2024 Lucid Air: 10 complaints in total, 3 about the ev and hybrid battery
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
Catastrophic power train failure No warning,except immediately before failure Car rolled to stop Extremely busy road,average passing speed of vehicles 40-60 mph Rear wheels locked Dash indicating drive train error, unresponsive vehicle Manufacturer diagnosed rear drive failure, inverter failure and faulty BDU, battery disconnect unit .
2025 Lucid Air owner, AZ, NHTSA complaint 11725917, filed March 20, 2026
I was driving on a residential road and the car signaled it had an error and the engine turned off immediately. I was left in the road and couldn’t move. After an hour the electric died. No hazards. I was put in a very dangerous situation for me and passerby’s.
2024 Lucid Air owner, GA, NHTSA complaint 11622619, filed October 29, 2024
The recent software update v2.5.0 has been very unstable. The screens would often black out every 30 seconds and calls get cut off.
2024 Lucid Air owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11627594, filed November 26, 2024
Can recall 24V836 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.
Owners often ask whether this propulsion system recall means their Air qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
High-voltage battery and drive system defects in EVs and hybrids can mean reduced range, charging faults, loss of drive power or a fire risk. These repairs often need parts on backorder, so days out of service add up quickly.
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.
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.
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 24V836
Is the 24V836000 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 18, 2024.
How do I know if my Air is part of recall 24V836000?
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 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.
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 24V836000 (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.