Lucid Recalls 27,185 Air EVs Over Fire Risk, Tells Owners to Park Outside

September 1, 2026

Lucid Air recall — Lucid is recalling an estimated 27,185 certain 2022–2026 Air electric vehicles because an exterior lighting circuit can overheat, increasing the risk of a fire. Owners are being advised to park affected vehicles outside and away from structures until the free over-the-air recall remedy is completed. Ayman Zaid/Shutterstock

Lucid is recalling more than 27,000 Air electric vehicles because an electrical problem involving the exterior lighting system can cause a circuit to overheat, creating a fire risk.

The recall is significant enough that owners are being instructed to park outside and away from structures until the recall remedy has been completed.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the recall affects an estimated 27,185 certain 2022 through 2026 Lucid Air vehicles. NHTSA received the recall report on August 20, 2026, and assigned it campaign number 26V540000.

Why Lucid Air Owners Are Being Told to Park Outside

The problem involves the vehicle’s exterior lighting circuit, which NHTSA says may have insufficient overcurrent protection.

That can allow the circuit to overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

The defect creates another potential safety problem as well. According to the recall notice, it can cause a loss of the center brake light or front lights. Losing those lights can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

Because of the potential for overheating and fire, owners shouldn’t wait for an October recall letter before taking the interim parking precaution.

NHTSA advises owners of affected vehicles to park outside and away from structures until the recall remedy is complete.

The Recall Covers Certain 2022–2026 Lucid Air Vehicles

The recall applies to certain Lucid Air vehicles from model years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026.

That doesn’t mean every Lucid Air from those model years is necessarily included.

Owners can use the NHTSA recall lookup tool to search by their 17-character vehicle identification number, or VIN, and determine whether their specific vehicle has an unrepaired safety recall. NHTSA notes that VINs for newly announced recalls can continue to be added, so owners may need to check again if a recently announced recall doesn’t initially appear.

The VIN can typically be found through the lower driver’s side of the windshield and on the vehicle registration or insurance card.

Lucid Says the Fix Can Be Delivered Over the Air

Unlike many automotive recalls that require owners to schedule an appointment at a dealership or service center, Lucid’s remedy for this defect is a software update.

Lucid has released an over-the-air software update free of charge, according to the recall notice. OTA updates can be delivered remotely to the vehicle rather than requiring the owner to bring the car in solely to install the software.

However, owners shouldn’t assume that simply hearing about the update means their vehicle has already received and completed it.

Because NHTSA’s parking instruction applies until the recall remedy is completed, affected owners should confirm the remedy status for their particular vehicle and continue following the park-outside instruction until the update is complete.

Recall Letters Are Expected in October

Lucid is expected to mail owner notification letters beginning October 16, 2026, but owners can take action before those letters arrive.

Anyone with questions can contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid’s internal reference number for the recall is SR-26-06-0.

Owners can also search NHTSA’s recall database using campaign number 26V540000 or check their individual VIN for an open recall.

NHTSA advises consumers to follow interim safety instructions from automakers when a recall includes warnings such as “park outside” or “do not drive.”

Don’t Ignore the Warning While Waiting for the Letter

A software remedy may sound less serious than replacing a physical vehicle component, but the safety risks identified in this recall include both fire and loss of exterior lighting.

For owners of affected Lucid Air vehicles, the most important immediate instruction is straightforward: park the vehicle outside and away from structures until the recall remedy has been completed.

Then confirm that the free over-the-air update has been successfully applied rather than simply waiting for the October notification letter.

Owners who aren’t sure whether their particular Lucid Air is affected can check their VIN through NHTSA or contact Lucid directly for assistance.