Products Liability Law Daily Wrap Up, NHTSA NEWS—MOTOR VEHICLES—Lucid recalls over 27,000 vehicles due to possible electric circuit overheating, (Sep 2, 2026)
Organizations Mentioned:Lucid USA, Inc.
By Joe Cox, J.D.
The firm has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update.
Lucid USA, Inc. is recalling approximately 27,185 model year 2022-2026 Air vehicles. In the impacted vehicles, the exterior lighting circuit may have insufficient overcurrent protection, allowing the circuit to overheat. 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 (NHTSA Recall Notice, No. 26V540, Report receipt date: Aug. 20, 2026).
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 are expected to be mailed October 16, 2026.
Contact information. Owners may contact Lucid at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-26-06-0.
Companies: Lucid USA, Inc.
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