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Steering Wheel Vibration at Highway Speeds - 2024 Lucid Air Touring

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Mike T. · rep 0 · May 25, 5:15 AM · 1 replies · solved · Question

Vehicle: 2024 Lucid Air Touring

Hello Lucid owners,

I recently took delivery of my 2024 Lucid Air Touring, and I've noticed a persistent vibration in the steering wheel once I get up to highway speeds, typically above 60-65 mph. It's not a violent shake, but it's definitely noticeable and makes long drives less comfortable. Below those speeds, the steering feels perfectly smooth.

I've checked the tire pressure, and it's all within spec. The car only has about 1,500 miles on it, so I wouldn't expect tire wear to be an issue already. Could this be a wheel balancing problem, or something more concerning with the steering or suspension components? I'm hoping it's something simple, but it's a bit disappointing on a new car. Any advice or similar experiences with a 2024 Touring?

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ClearTheCode Team · rep 0 · May 25, 5:15 AM

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ClearTheCode admin answer:

A steering wheel vibration at highway speeds on a new vehicle, like your 2024 Lucid Air Touring, is certainly frustrating but often points to a few common issues. Here's a breakdown:

  1. Primary Suspects:

    • Wheel Imbalance: This is the most common cause of vibrations that appear at specific speed ranges. Even a small imbalance can become noticeable at highway speeds. It's possible a wheel weight was lost or incorrectly applied during manufacturing or pre-delivery inspection.
    • Tire Issues: While your car is new, a tire could have a manufacturing defect, such as an internal belt separation, or be slightly out of round. Even minor damage from a pothole could cause this.
    • Bent Wheel: Less likely on a new car, but hitting a curb or pothole could slightly bend a wheel, leading to vibration.

  2. Less Common but Possible Causes:

    • Alignment Issues: While typically causing pulling or uneven tire wear, severe misalignment can sometimes contribute to vibrations.
    • Suspension Component Wear: On a brand new car, this is highly unlikely unless there was a manufacturing defect in a bushing, ball joint, or tie rod end. However, it's worth noting for future reference.
    • Brake Rotor Runout: If the vibration also occurs when braking, it could indicate warped brake rotors, though your description points more towards a constant speed vibration.

  3. Potential OBD Codes: For this type of issue, it's highly unlikely to trigger an OBD code unless there's an electronic power steering (EPS) system fault, which would typically present with different symptoms. A general chassis code might appear if a sensor is affected, but it's not the primary diagnostic path.

  4. When to See a Shop: You should contact your Lucid service center immediately. Since the car is new, this issue should be covered under warranty. Request a thorough inspection that includes:

    • Road force balancing of all four wheels. This advanced balancing method checks for tire uniformity and wheel runout under load.
    • Inspection of tires for defects or damage.
    • Inspection of wheels for bends.
    • A check of suspension and steering components for any loose or defective parts. Addressing this early will prevent potential premature wear on other components.
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