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2021-2022 · Max Range Edition

Lucid Air Dream Range Lemon Law

Experiencing problems with your Lucid Air Dream Range? Our California lemon law attorneys can help you get the compensation you deserve.

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Common Lucid Air Dream Range Problems

Significant range degradation on the Dream Range's extended 118 kWh battery pack, with owners reporting 15-20 percent range loss within 18 months that exceeds normal degradation curves and suggests defective cell chemistry in early production modules.
Failure of the regenerative braking calibration system where the Dream Range inconsistently applies regen braking force, alternating between excessive deceleration and near-zero regeneration without driver input changes.
Malfunctioning Lucid HomeLink universal garage door opener and integrated toll transponder module, which intermittently loses all programmed settings and refuses to re-pair with home automation systems after OTA updates.
Defective front passenger seat occupancy sensor that incorrectly detects weight, causing the airbag system to disable the passenger airbag or trigger a persistent airbag warning light requiring dealer-level diagnostic reset.
Corrosion and premature failure of the high-voltage DC fast-charging inlet contacts on the CCS port, preventing reliable use of Electrify America and other DC fast-charging networks essential for long-range travel.

Your California Lemon Law Rights

Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, if your Lucid Air Dream Range has a substantial defect that cannot be repaired after a reasonable number of attempts, you may be entitled to:

  • Full refund of the purchase price
  • Replacement vehicle of comparable value
  • Cash compensation (cash-and-keep settlement)
  • Attorney's fees paid by the manufacturer

Lucid Air Dream Range Lemon Law FAQ

If my Dream Range is losing battery capacity prematurely, does that count as a lemon law defect?

Yes. Substantial battery degradation that falls outside the manufacturer's warranty specifications constitutes a defect covered under the Song-Beverly Act. If Lucid cannot restore the battery to its warranted capacity within a reasonable number of repair attempts, you may be entitled to a refund or replacement.

What is the mileage offset and how does it affect my Dream Range refund?

The mileage offset is calculated by dividing the miles driven before the first repair attempt by 120,000, then multiplying by the purchase price. For a high-value vehicle like the Dream Range, each mile driven before reporting the defect can meaningfully reduce your refund, so early reporting is critical.

Can I pursue a Song-Beverly claim if Lucid attempts to fix my Dream Range with software updates instead of hardware repairs?

Yes. Software updates count as repair attempts under the Song-Beverly Act. If Lucid pushes OTA updates to address your defect and those updates fail to resolve it, each unsuccessful update can be counted toward the number of repair attempts needed to establish a lemon law presumption.

Does my Dream Range warranty transfer if I sell the car before filing a lemon law claim?

Under Song-Beverly, subsequent purchasers of new vehicles may still have lemon law rights during the original warranty period. However, the strongest claims belong to the original purchaser or lessee. Consulting with a lemon law attorney before selling ensures you do not forfeit a valid claim.

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