Lucid Gravity maintenance: the schedule, the costs, the traps
A three-row midsize luxury SUV with a battery-electric powertrain. Below: the service intervals with real cost ranges, the repairs Gravity owners actually report, and the mileage windows worth buying ahead of - whether you are keeping it for yourself or putting it to work.
Service schedule
What it needs, and what that runs
| Interval | Service | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 12,000 mi / 12 mo | Multi-point inspection, tire rotation and rebalance (large 21-23 in tires), cabin air filter replacement, air-spring suspension check, software/health check. No oil change (EV). | $200-$450 |
| 24,000 mi / 24 mo | Brake fluid flush, A/C performance check, wiper blades, key-fob and sun-visor battery replacement, HV battery health check, replacement of both 12V batteries (Lucid-approved parts only). | $700-$1,500 |
| 36,000 mi / 36 mo | Battery/inverter thermal coolant inspection and evaluation, air suspension and chassis inspection. | $120-$250 |
| 48,000 mi / 48 mo | Tire repair sealant (inflator kit) canister replacement plus routine annual items. | $40-$90 |
| 60,000 mi / 60 mo | Full coolant check/top-off or replacement of battery and drive-unit thermal loops, brake, air-suspension and suspension inspection. | $300-$650 |
Known repair windows
What Gravity owners actually run into
Mileage ranges where these repairs typically show up. Buying above a window is not automatically a pass - it just needs to be priced in.
HVAC defects (screeching passenger vent, excessively loud auto fan, temp far below setpoint, settings not persisting)
medium severity0-24,000 mi · $0 warranty/software; $400-$1,200 blower/actuator out of warranty
Widely reported on early 2025-2026 Gravity units; often addressed under warranty or software but blower motor/vent hardware fixes are costly later.
Electric (retracting) door-handle failures (fail to present, stick extended, fail to latch)
medium severity0-30,000 mi · $300-$900 per handle out of warranty
Sluggish or unintended actuator movement; a known early-build annoyance. Handle actuator modules are pricey to replace.
Second-row seat / side-airbag recall (25V855) and seat-belt anchor weld recall (26V192)
high severity0-20,000 mi · $0 (recall)
Seat-backrest covers may block side airbag deployment; second-row lap-belt anchor bracket welds may be defective. A supplier seat-quality issue also halted deliveries 29 days in early 2026.
Rearview camera software recall (26V018)
medium severityAny mileage · $0 (recall/OTA)
Backup camera image may fail to display, reducing rear visibility; corrected via software.
Infotainment / software glitches (frozen screens, laggy UI, feature regressions after updates)
medium severity0-60,000 mi · $0 OTA/warranty; $1,500-$3,000 for display hardware
Shares the Air's software-quality issues; some owners report updates introducing new bugs. Usually OTA-fixable.
Air-spring suspension wear (compressor / air strut)
medium severity60,000-120,000 mi · $1,000-$2,500 per corner or compressor
Projected long-term item typical of air-sprung luxury SUVs; no active recall/TSB as of mid-2026 but a known cost center on all air suspensions with age.
12V battery failure (immobilizes vehicle)
high severity0-40,000 mi · $300-$700
Same dual-12V platform architecture and failure mode as the Air; leaves the vehicle unable to enter Drive until replaced.
Cost to keep
What it costs to own, by how long you keep it
Scheduled servicing only, from a brand-new Gravity at 12,000 miles a year. Insurance, fuel, tires and depreciation are yours to add - this is the part the shop charges you for.
| You keep it | Odometer | Servicing | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 12,000 mi | $325 | $27 |
| 3 years | 36,000 mi | $2,260 | $63 |
| 5 years | 60,000 mi | $4,550 | $76 |
| 7 years | 84,000 mi | $6,485 | $77 |
| 10 years | 120,000 mi | $10,385 | $87 |
| 15 years | 180,000 mi | $15,120 | $84 |
Per-month can dip as the horizon lengthens - a major service lands in one year and then averages out across all the months after it. The left column is what you actually spend.
Beyond the schedule, the first big-ticket item this Gravity is known for is Second-row seat / side-airbag recall (25V855) and seat-belt anchor weld recall (26V192) from about 0 miles ($0 (recall)). It is a range, not a certainty - but it is the number to have in your head at the dealership.
Operator notes
EV: no oil changes, spark plugs, or belts; schedule mirrors the Lucid Air time/mileage plan (annual inspection + tire/cabin filter, 2yr brake fluid + dual 12V, 3yr coolant inspect, 5yr coolant) with added air-suspension checks. Regenerative braking greatly extends brake life. Latest year is 2027 (2027 Gravity Touring and Grand Touring now orderable via Lucid's configurator; 2026 units still on lots). First 2 years / 24,000 mi Lucid Care maintenance is complimentary on new purchases/leases as of April 1, 2026. 2027 adds DreamDrive 2 Premium ADAS as standard. As a first-generation model, higher-
When the smart money sells
Keeping it yourself, there is no cutoff - the table above runs to fifteen years. On fleet math, where a car has to keep earning, a battery-electric Gravity retires around 150,000 miles - but the exit window opens earlier here: inside the 12V battery failure (immobilizes vehicle) risk window ($300-$700). Carlyle's garage tracks this per car, against your actual odometer.
Cost ranges are typical US independent-shop estimates and vary by region and condition. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's service records.
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