Lucid recalls over 27,000 Air luxury sedans due to exterior lighting fire risks.

The recall is the largest in Lucid's history, covering 27,185 Air sedans and exceeding the total number Lucid delivered in 2025 (15,841 cars).
More than 20,700 owners have installed the over‑the‑air software update intended to improve over‑current protection for the exterior lighting circuit.
The recall covers Lucid Air models built between 2022 and 2026 (27,185 total affected vehicles).
The NHTSA has advised owners to park affected vehicles outdoors and away from structures until a remedy is deployed.
Lucid's Air recall pattern includes earlier recalls this year (May: 2,039 vehicles for loss of drive power) and January (rearview camera image issues), underscoring ongoing safety concerns around the model.
Lucid Group is recalling 27,185 Air luxury sedans in the United States because an exterior lighting circuit can overheat and catch fire. Inside EVs reports the recall covers all Air models from 2022 through 2026. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is telling owners to park their cars outdoors and away from buildings until the problem is fixed.
This is Lucid's biggest recall ever. More than 20,700 owners have already installed a software update that improves protection for the electrical circuit, according to The EV Report. The faulty circuit can draw too much power and create a fire hazard.
This recall dwarfs Lucid's annual sales. The company delivered only 15,841 cars in all of 2025, according to Car and Driver, yet this recall affects 27,185 vehicles. The Air model has faced multiple safety problems in recent months.
Lucid recalled 2,039 Air sedans in May for loss of drive power. In January, another recall covered rearview camera issues. Benzinga notes the latest recall is significantly larger than both previous actions combined.
The problem lies in the exterior lighting circuit's power protection system. NASDAQ reports the software governing the low-voltage circuit can remain energized at excess current levels. This causes the circuit to overheat.
A faulty circuit creates two dangers: fire and loss of exterior lights. Without working lights, drivers lose visibility and may crash. The software fix improves over-current protection to prevent the circuit from drawing too much power.
Lucid sent a software update to all affected owners over the internet. More than 20,700 have installed it so far. The update strengthens the electrical safeguards that control the exterior lighting circuit.
Until the fix is installed, NHTSA advises owners to keep their cars parked outside and away from structures and other vehicles. The agency warns that indoor parking increases fire risk and potential property damage.
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