Lucid issued a recall covering 27,185 Air sedans after discovering the exterior lighting circuits can overheat badly enough to start a fire. Three fires have already happened. Four smoke reports came in. Damaged wiring harness warranty claims: 33. The Lucid Air recall pulls in every Air sedan built between 2022 and 2026.
No dealer visit needed — Lucid sent the fix wirelessly.
What’s Actually Going Wrong
The exterior lighting on the Lucid Air runs through low-voltage circuits powered by an electronic fuse called an eFuse. The software controlling those circuits has a problem — it doesn’t provide enough overcurrent protection. That means the circuits can run at amperage levels higher than they should, generating heat that builds up in the wiring.
Left unchecked that heat causes one of three things. Smoke. Fire. Or headlights and taillights that stop working correctly. Three Lucid Air owners have already experienced fires Lucid believes are connected to this issue. Four more reported smoke. The 33 warranty claims for damaged center high mounted stop lamp wiring harnesses suggest the problem has been showing up in the field for some time before the formal Lucid Air recall was filed.
The Fix Is Already Out
Lucid pushed a software update over the air before the recall was even formally filed. The new software — version 2.10.0 — does two things the old version didn’t. It lowers the eFuse amperage to prevent circuits from running too hot. It also disables a function that previously allowed a faulted circuit to re-energize during the same key cycle — meaning a circuit that trips once can’t automatically restart and repeat the overheating process.
When Lucid filed with NHTSA, 20,719 cars were already updated. 27,185 total in the recall. That leaves roughly 6,466 still running the old software. That leaves roughly 6,466 Air sedans still running the older software.
Lucid will notify remaining customers by October 16 with instructions to install the latest available update. Owners who need help with installation can contact Lucid directly.
What Owners Without the Update Should Do Right Now
Lucid’s guidance for owners who haven’t updated yet is specific — park the car outside and away from other vehicles and buildings until the software update is installed. That instruction acknowledges the fire risk directly. An Air sitting in a garage attached to a house with software that allows circuits to overheat and catch fire is a different risk profile from one parked in a driveway.
Checking the software version on a Lucid Air takes seconds through the vehicle’s infotainment system. Any Air showing software version 2.10.0 or later is already covered. Any version below that needs the update immediately.
Lucid Air Recall — Key Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recall number | NHTSA 26V540 |
| Vehicles affected | 2022–2026 Lucid Air sedans |
| Total units | 27,185 |
| Issue | Exterior lighting circuits can overheat — fire risk |
| Root cause | eFuse software insufficient overcurrent protection |
| Fires reported | 3 confirmed |
| Smoke reports | 4 |
| Wiring harness warranty claims | 33 |
| Fix | Over-the-air software update version 2.10.0 |
| Already updated | 20,719 vehicles |
| Still needing update | ~6,466 vehicles |
| Owner notification deadline | October 16 2026 |
| Interim advice | Park outside away from structures until updated |
Frequently Asked Questions About the Lucid Air Recall
What is the Lucid Air recall about?
The Lucid Air recall covers 27,185 Air sedans from 2022 through 2026 model years over an exterior lighting circuit issue. The software controlling the low-voltage lighting circuits doesn’t provide sufficient overcurrent protection — allowing circuits to run too hot. That overheating can cause smoke, fire or lighting failures. Three fires have already been reported.
How do I know if my Lucid Air is affected?
The Lucid Air recall covers all Air sedans from model years 2022 through 2026. Check the software version through the vehicle’s infotainment system. Version 2.10.0 or later means the fix is already installed. Any earlier version means the car still needs the update.
What is the fix for the Lucid Air recall?
A free over-the-air software update — version 2.10.0. The update lowers the eFuse amperage and disables a function that allowed faulted circuits to re-energize automatically. No dealer visit required. The update installs wirelessly.
Has my Lucid Air already been updated?
Possibly. Lucid pushed the software update before filing the recall and 20,719 of the 27,185 affected vehicles had already received it at the time of filing. Check the software version in the infotainment system to confirm.
What should I do if my Lucid Air hasn’t been updated yet?
Park it outside and away from other vehicles and buildings until the update is installed. Lucid specifically recommends this precaution for owners still running older software. Install the 2.10.0 update as soon as possible — contact Lucid directly if help is needed.
When will Lucid notify owners about the recall?
Lucid will notify all remaining affected customers by October 16 2026 with instructions to install the latest software update.
Have there been any fires related to the Lucid Air recall?
Three fires that Lucid believes are connected to the overheating circuit issue have been reported. Four additional smoke reports and 33 warranty claims for damaged center high mounted stop lamp wiring harnesses were also known to Lucid at the time the recall was filed.
Does this recall require a dealer visit?
No. The Lucid Air recall fix is an over-the-air software update that installs wirelessly. Owners who need assistance with the installation can contact Lucid directly — no physical service appointment required for the recall remedy itself.
Three fires. Four smoke reports. 27,185 cars affected. The Lucid Air recall fix is already sitting on most affected vehicles as a completed software update — 20,719 cars received version 2.10.0 before the recall was even formally filed. The roughly 6,466 owners still running older software need to update now and park outside until they do. Lucid sends formal notification by October 16. Waiting for that letter when the fix is available right now doesn’t make sense.
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