Lucid recalls 27,185 Air EVs for LED light

Lucid Motors has issued a recall for 27,185 Air vehicles from model years 2022-2026 due to a software issue that could cause exterior LED lights to

Lucid Motors has recalled 27,185 Lucid Air vehicles from model years 2022-2026 for a potential fire risk, according to a filing reported by Electrek. The issue stems from a software fault controlling exterior LED lights, not the electric drivetrain, and a corrective over-the-air update was already distributed in July.

Media coverage has heavily emphasized the 'fire risk' label and an advisory for owners to park outside. Electrek contends this plays into a disproportionate narrative around EV fires, noting that gasoline vehicles experience roughly 200,000 fires annually in the U.S. The publication argues the specific Lucid issue is minor and largely resolved.

Fault lies with lighting control software

The problem is specific to low-voltage exterior lighting circuits. Lucid found the software controlling an electronic fuse (eFuse) for the LEDs did not properly guard against overcurrent. In certain situations, this could send excessive current to the lights, leading to overheating. That overheating could result in smoldering, smoke, or a potential fire.

Because the lighting is managed by a software-controlled eFuse, the fix required only a software update. Lucid vehicles receive updates over-the-air via an internet connection. Most affected cars had already installed the patch before the formal recall notice was issued.

July update resolved the overheating risk

The corrective action was included in software version 2.10.0, released in July. The update reduces amperage to the lighting circuits and modifies the system's behavior if a fault is detected. Previously, the system might repeatedly attempt to re-energize a faulty light, exacerbating overheating. The new software prevents that cycle.

As of August 20, the vast majority of vehicles had already received the fix. A small number remained unupdated.

Lucid has identified three fire events over three years that appear linked to this lighting issue, the most recent in March 2025. The company also noted four smoke events in the past year and 33 warranty reports possibly related to wiring harness damage.

Owners advised to install update

While the recall includes a standard recommendation to park outside until repaired, the actual remedy is straightforward. Owners need only ensure their vehicle has installed the latest software update. For those unable to update immediately, parking outside is a temporary precaution.

Formal recall notices will be mailed to owners of unupdated vehicles, likely in October. However, with the fix available remotely, drivers can resolve the issue well before that mail arrives. The situation highlights how software-defined vehicles can address some hardware concerns post-production, a capability also used by other makers like Tesla.

It also raises questions about whether such flexibility might reduce pre-release testing rigor, though Electrek notes traditional automakers have also historically deferred simple, critical fixes.

Source: Electrek