Key facts
- Lucid is recalling 27,185 Air luxury sedans in the U.S.
- The recall is due to an exterior lighting circuit that could overheat, posing a fire risk.
- Owners are advised to park affected vehicles outside and away from structures until a remedy is implemented.
- Lucid has released an over-the-air software update to resolve the issue.
Lucid is initiating a recall of 27,185 of its flagship Air luxury sedans in the United States due to a potential fire risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) stated that an exterior lighting circuit in the vehicles could overheat, increasing the likelihood of a fire. Owners of the affected vehicles have been advised by the recall notice to park their cars outside and away from structures until a remedy is implemented. Lucid has already released an over-the-air software update to address the issue, according to NHTSA. RecallChecks.org indicates that Lucid has a safety score of 41 out of 100 for recall severity, ranking it 39th out of 52 makes, and that the electrical system is the most common area for Lucid recalls.