27,000 Lucid Air Sedans Recalled in the U.S. Over Electrical Fire Risk

A major Lucid Air recall in the U.S. reflects an important trend: even the most advanced EVs are not immune to serious technical problems. This is especially relevant as interest in electric vehicles grows and their safety continues to be debated.

Lucid is recalling 27,185 of its flagship Air electric sedans in the U.S. The reason is a potential overheating issue in the exterior lighting electrical circuit. The defect can cause the headlights and other exterior lights to partially or completely shut off, and it can also result in a vehicle fire. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has already recommended that owners park their vehicles outdoors and away from buildings until the defect is fixed.

Lucid quickly prepared a software update that can be installed remotely. This eliminates the need to visit a service center, which is especially important given the large number of affected vehicles. For Lucid, this is the largest recall in the company’s history. By comparison, the brand delivered just 15,841 vehicles worldwide in 2025.

This is not the first time Lucid has faced large-scale recalls. Earlier in 2026, the company recalled 2,039 vehicles over a risk of electric motor power loss, as well as more than 10,000 vehicles because of rearview camera image problems. Such incidents highlight that even premium EVs are not immune to technical issues, and their owners need to pay close attention to manufacturer notices.

Against the backdrop of the global EV market, such cases are becoming increasingly noticeable. For example, Ford recently recalled 565,000 SUVs over an engine fire risk, while Geely and Dodge have also announced large-scale service campaigns for other reasons. This creates the impression that as the number of EVs on the road grows, so does the number of technical challenges associated with them.

For buyers who are considering an EV or already own one, such news serves as a reminder to monitor recall campaigns and respond promptly to manufacturers’ recommendations. The large-scale Lucid Air recall may point to the need for stricter quality control and continued improvements in safety technology in the rapidly developing EV segment. According to available information, most such defects can be fixed through software updates, but the risk to owners remains until those updates are installed.