NHTSA recall 26V-540: Electrical System

Lucid USA, Inc. · Reported August 21, 2026 · 5 affected model years

Electrical System recall

Park outside26V-540
August 21, 2026 · Lucid USA, Inc.
Problem
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Air vehicles. The exterior lighting circuit may have insufficient overcurrent protection, allowing the circuit to overheat.
Safety risk
An overheated circuit increases the risk of a fire. A loss of the center brake light or front lights can also decrease visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park their vehicle outside and away from structures until the recall remedy is completed. Lucid has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2026. Owners may contact Lucid at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-26-06-0.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number26V540000
ManufacturerLucid USA, Inc.
Report dateAugust 21, 2026
ComponentElectrical System:Software
Fixed over the airNo
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Affected vehicles

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