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2024 · Ultra-Performance Sedan

Lucid Air Sapphire Lemon Law

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

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Common Lucid Air Sapphire Problems

Catastrophic failure of the tri-motor drivetrain system unique to the Sapphire, where the twin rear motor assembly overheats during sustained high-performance driving, resulting in a complete power shutdown and limp mode activation.
Excessive and uneven tire wear on the Sapphire-specific staggered 21-inch Aero Blade wheels, with rear Michelin Pilot Sport EV tires wearing through tread in under 5,000 miles due to alignment calibration defects from the factory.
Carbon-ceramic brake rotor cracking and premature glazing under normal street driving conditions, causing severe brake vibration and reduced stopping power far earlier than the expected service interval.
Structural cracking of the Sapphire-exclusive carbon fiber front splitter and rear diffuser components due to insufficient flex tolerance in the composite layup, leading to pieces detaching at highway speeds.
Persistent high-voltage contactor relay failures in the Sapphire's upgraded 900V+ battery architecture, causing intermittent no-start conditions and random drive system shutdowns that require towing to a Lucid service center.

Your California Lemon Law Rights

Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, if your Lucid Air Sapphire 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 Sapphire Lemon Law FAQ

Does the Song-Beverly Act cover high-performance components specific to the Lucid Air Sapphire?

Yes. The Song-Beverly Act covers all components included under the manufacturer warranty, including the Sapphire's tri-motor drivetrain, carbon-ceramic brakes, and upgraded battery architecture. If these performance-specific components fail and Lucid cannot repair them, you are entitled to the same lemon law remedies as any other covered vehicle.

Given the Sapphire's high purchase price, how is the refund calculated under California lemon law?

The refund is based on the total purchase price including taxes, fees, and any aftermarket items installed by the dealer. A mileage offset is subtracted based on the miles driven before the first repair attempt for the defect. For a vehicle at the Sapphire's price point, this makes prompt reporting of defects especially important.

Can Lucid Motors deny my lemon law claim by arguing the Sapphire's issues are caused by performance driving?

Lucid cannot deny a valid warranty claim simply because the vehicle was used for its intended purpose. The Sapphire is marketed as a high-performance vehicle, and defects that arise during normal high-performance use are still covered under warranty and the Song-Beverly Act.

What happens if Lucid no longer manufactures the Sapphire trim and cannot provide a replacement?

If a comparable replacement is unavailable, the Song-Beverly Act entitles you to a full refund rather than a replacement. Lucid must reimburse the purchase price, less a reasonable mileage offset, along with collateral charges such as sales tax and registration fees.

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