Recall 23V708 covers 1,267 2022-2023 Lucid Air vehicles because rear seat heaters can overheat and raise burn risk. Lucid's free OTA update fixes it.
Lucid is recalling 1,267 2022-2023 Air vehicles because rear seat heater temperature monitoring can stop working under certain conditions. Overheated rear seats increase the risk of a burn injury, and Lucid dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The rear seat heater system in 2022-2023 Lucid Air vehicles warms the rear seat cushion and relies on software to watch seat temperature while the heater is on. That monitoring is the safety control: it tells the vehicle when to reduce or stop heat before the seat surface gets too hot.
In vehicles running Lucid software versions 2.1.0 through 2.1.20, that temperature monitoring and control was removed in certain non-driving vehicle modes. If a rear seat heater is left on while the rear seatbelt is buckled and pressure is on the seat, such as from a car seat, the heater can keep heating the leather surface until it discolors or chars. Lucid software version 2.1.26 or later restores monitoring and control in all vehicle modes.
What you notice is heat at the rear seat surface. The seat can look discolored or charred after overheating, but the surface can become hot enough to cause pain or a burn before discoloration appears.
Who's affected?
Both listed model years involve software versions 2.1.0 to 2.1.20 for the seat assembly.
| 2022 Lucid Air | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| 2023 Lucid Air | seat assembly |
| Units affected | 1,267 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 5 field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific sedan is included.
What's the safety risk?
Overheated rear seats can become hot enough to cause pain or a burn injury. Discoloration or charring can appear after overheating, but pain can occur before visible seat damage. Avoid using the heated rear seats until the recall software update is installed. Repair is free at any franchised Lucid dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022-2023 Lucid Air is included in this recall.
- Install Lucid's free OTA software update, which restores rear-seat-heater temperature monitoring to prevent overheating.
- Contact Lucid customer service or a Lucid service center if the OTA update has not installed on your vehicle.
- Reference recall number 23V708 and Lucid recall SR-23-05-0 when you call.
- Avoid using the rear seat heaters until the software update is complete.
What happens at the repair
Lucid has released a free over the air software update for this recall. The update restores rear seat heater temperature monitoring so the rear seats do not overheat under the affected conditions. If the update is not already installed, a Lucid service advisor can confirm the recall status and help complete the software update. If you've already paid to fix this defect, Lucid's reimbursement program covers reasonable costs from initial vehicle delivery through 10 days after Lucid's December 11, 2023 owner letter. Contact Lucid Customer Care at 1-888-99-LUCID or 1-888-995-8243 for a reimbursement claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| October 19, 2023 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 19, 2023 | Dealer notification began |
| October 19, 2023 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 11, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
| December 11, 2023 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| December 11, 2023 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V708?
Recall 23V708 covers 1,267 2022-2023 Lucid Air vehicles with rear seat heater temperature monitoring that can stop working under certain conditions. If the rear seats overheat, occupants face a higher burn-injury risk. Lucid released a free over-the-air software update.
What should I do if my 2022-2023 Lucid Air is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Lucid Air is included in recall 23V708. If it is, confirm the over-the-air software update has installed. For help, contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-995-8243 and reference recall 23V708.
Is the Lucid Air recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Lucid released the over-the-air software update free of charge. The update addresses rear seat heater temperature monitoring for included 2022-2023 Air vehicles.
What is the safety risk from the rear seat heater recall?
The safety risk is burn injury from overheated rear seats. The recall involves rear seat heater temperature monitoring that can become inoperative under certain conditions. Lucid's free over-the-air software update is the repair path for included vehicles.
When were owners notified about recall 23V708?
Lucid mailed owner notification letters on December 11, 2023. Used-vehicle owners and anyone who missed the letter should still check the VIN, because the VIN decides whether a specific 2022-2023 Lucid Air is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V708000 |
|---|---|
| Lucid customer service | 1-888-995-8243 |
| NHTSA recall # | 23V708 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 23V708000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
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