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Lucid Recalls 225 Air Pure RWD Sedans in the US Over Potential Drive Power Loss

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Lucid Group has issued a recall for 225 Air Pure Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) sedans in the United States due to a defect that could cause a sudden loss of drive power. The issue involves improperly secured half-shaft bolts that may allow the driveshaft to detach from the electric drive unit, according to a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

The recall covers model years 2024 through 2026 produced between September 23, 2023, and July 23, 2025. Lucid said the defect originated from an interruption in torque application during the adhesive curing process for the bolts, which may leave them insufficiently fastened. A detachment could lead to a total loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Source: EVMagz
 
Uh oh. 2025 RWD Pure owner here. They previously replaced a front suspension component. I recently had a drive system failure alert that never reappeared after a deep sleep so I never brought it in.
 
I have a '24 AT, AWD/dual motor so it's not affected by this recall, I guess the dual motor provides redundancy in propulsion, so total loss of propulsion is unlikely.

That said, I had the same issue with a loose front shaft halfnut, Lucid service to their credit accurately diagnosed and tightened the nut to specs.

The thread below has several customers with symptoms similar to what I experienced.

I think a TSB to check the half nut torque specs would be great practice for lucid to offer customers who are not covered my this recall, but may have a loose front shaft halfnut.

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Post in thread 'Front Driver-Side Suspension Noise'

I've had a front clunking sound from accelerating / decelerating, or going over speed bumps, it turned out to be a loose front right half shaft nut.

It was tightened to specs and the noise went away. Do you know if they specifically checked for this or the motor mounts?
 
225 potential vehicles.

"Lucid developed a lash detection algorithm using vehicle telematics data to identify vehicles potentially at risk of a half-shaft disengagement. Lucid has determined that the lash detection analysis is an adequate means of predicting which Lucid Air Pure RWD vehicles may experience a half-shaft disengagement while driving. All the identified vehicles have a half-shaft consumption date on the manufacturing line prior to the July 25, 2025 clean point by which Lucid implemented several corrective actions.

The recall population consists of 225 Lucid Air Pure RWD vehicles identified through the lash detection algorithm and with a consumption date prior to the clean point. B

ased on failure date, Lucid estimates that approximately 90% of the affected vehicle population determined through the lash detection algorithm would have the defect condition over time.Lucid Air Pure RWD vehicles not identified by the lash detection algorithm do not have the lash that predicts the recall risk and are not included in the recall.

Since Lucid Air Touring and Grand Touring vehicles have two drive units, they are not at risk of unwarned complete loss of drive power, and are not included in the recall."

 
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So wait if you have an AWD unit you’re not part of the recall with the exact same problem because you have a backup motor? I feel like this should still be a recall to check/service the AWD models.
 
noname said:
So wait if you have an AWD unit you’re not part of the recall with the exact same problem because you have a backup motor? I feel like this should still be a recall to check/service the AWD models.
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An NTHSA recall has a very specific process and requirements around it. I wouldn't assume that Lucid is going to ignore the problem for vehicles not subject to the recall. It's pretty cool that they're able to remotely detect the potential for failure, and at this point I'd assume they'll reach out to any vehicle owner whose vehicle has excessive lash.
 
noname said:
So wait if you have an AWD unit you’re not part of the recall with the exact same problem because you have a backup motor? I feel like this should still be a recall to check/service the AWD models.
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No, it just seems to affect the rear wheel drive ones. If you have an all-wheel-drive Pure, you essentially have a Touring.
 
Bobby said:
No, it just seems to affect the rear wheel drive ones. If you have an all-wheel-drive Pure, you essentially have a Touring.
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The wording above seems to imply that AWD units may have the problem but aren’t subject to the recall because it doesn’t cause a dangerous situation with total loss of power, but implicitly seems to say that the touring models may still have the problem on one of the drive units.

TahoeMichael said:
An NTHSA recall has a very specific process and requirements around it. I wouldn't assume that Lucid is going to ignore the problem for vehicles not subject to the recall. It's pretty cool that they're able to remotely detect the potential for failure, and at this point I'd assume they'll reach out to any vehicle owner whose vehicle has excessive lash.
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I’m coming from the small volume market world where recalls are so insanely expensive so the companies won’t do anything they don’t have to, and the NTHSA is the only forcing function in some cases. Eg this happens with lotus a lot where there are known problems that aren’t addressed proactively because there’s no recall. (And even in cases where the NTHSA gets involved they become US specific recalls despite the European models having the same problems)

(Edit: that is to say, maybe I’m a little jaded here and that’s not the reality 🙂)

I think my real question was whether it’s worth bringing up on the next service to have them look at it?

Double edit: I just realized post 3 said basically the same thing and I can’t read. Not sure why I didn’t see that before.
 
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Miami_Lucid_Man said:
Uh oh. 2025 RWD Pure owner here. They previously replaced a front suspension component. I recently had a drive system failure alert that never reappeared after a deep sleep so I never brought it in.
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A half-shaft detaching from your powertrain isn't really the kind of issue that pops up and then never reappears. I'm sure you're fine unless you get a recall notice.
 
noname said:
The wording above seems to imply that AWD units may have the problem but aren’t subject to the recall because it doesn’t cause a dangerous situation with total loss of power, but implicitly seems to say that the touring models may still have the problem on one of the drive units.


I’m coming from the small volume market world where recalls are so insanely expensive so the companies won’t do anything they don’t have to, and the NTHSA is the only forcing function in some cases. Eg this happens with lotus a lot where there are known problems that aren’t addressed proactively because there’s no recall. (And even in cases where the NTHSA gets involved they become US specific recalls despite the European models having the same problems)

(Edit: that is to say, maybe I’m a little jaded here and that’s not the reality 🙂)

I think my real question was whether it’s worth bringing up on the next service to have them look at it?

Double edit: I just realized post 3 said basically the same thing and I can’t read. Not sure why I didn’t see that before.
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I assure you if there is an issue with non-RWD vehicles there will at least be a TSC issued for the next time service sees your car.
 
Thanks for the info, borski.
I purchased my 2025 AP in June, so it looks like my car is included in the window of cars potentially impacted.
I read the recall you attached and owners will be notified on December 5, but I think I’ll give Lucid’s SC a call to double check.
 
How long is the drive shaft that disconnects? That could ruin your whole day. But I've not seen any such reports either.
 
You can write the service team to see if your car is affected.
 
Same here… nor the car’s registration.
 
Hi, all. I have a 2024 Pure and was not aware of the recall. I was on a long-distance drive from Northern California to Southern California on November 7, 2025 and stopped to charge with about 260 miles left to my destination. Just after charging, as I was entering the on ramp to I-5 South, the screen flashed red with a "Drive Train Failure" message. The harrowing part was that the car stopped immediately, not even allowing me to get to the shoulder of the road. I was just grateful that I had not made it to the freeway, otherwise, I doubt that I would be sharing this story. I was unable to reach anyone at Lucid on Sunday, had the car towed 212 miles to the Lucid service center (using my AAA account). Local service personnel have been great, but not being able to reach anyone on the weekend or after hours is less than ideal.
 
I called. They said there are only 300 vehicles involved. Not all vehicles during that window. But if you want to double check, call the service line.
 
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