NHTSA Recall 26V540000: Lucid Air Exterior Lighting Circuit May Overheat — Park Outside

What the recall covers

Recall 26V540000 (Lucid reference SR-26-06-0) covers 27,185 model-year 2022 through 2026 Lucid Air sedans whose exterior lighting circuit may have insufficient overcurrent protection, allowing the circuit to overheat. NHTSA records the consequence as an increased risk of fire, and a loss of the center brake light or front lights can also reduce visibility. NHTSA flags this as a park-outside recall: owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed.

The remedy

Lucid has released a free over-the-air software update. Owners are advised to park the vehicle outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Owner letters are scheduled to be mailed October 16, 2026. NHTSA flags this campaign as a park-outside recall, though it does not carry a do-not-drive instruction. Check that the update has actually installed, since NHTSA's over-the-air field reads false even though the remedy is OTA.

What owners should do now

• Park outside and away from buildings, garages and other vehicles until the over-the-air update is installed and confirmed.
• Keep the Air connected to Wi-Fi or cellular and make sure software updates are enabled so the fix can download.
• Contact Lucid to confirm that the update is installed on your VIN — do not assume. Ask for written confirmation.
• If you see smoke, smell burning plastic, or notice a front or center brake light failing, stop driving, move away from the vehicle, and call emergency services if there is any sign of fire.
• Keep a record of the dates you parked outside, any warning messages, and your communications with Lucid.

How to check your VIN

Confirm coverage by entering the 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or contacting Lucid. The recall covers five model years of the Air, so check the VIN rather than assuming from the year.

Lucid customer service: 888-995-8243 (Lucid reference SR-26-06-0). NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline: 888-327-4236.

When this recall can become a California lemon law claim

A recall is not automatically a lemon — it is the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and offering a free fix. Your Lucid may qualify under California's Lemon Law if the recall repair is significantly delayed, doesn't resolve the problem, or your vehicle has other unrepaired warranty defects. In those cases you may be entitled to a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement, with the manufacturer paying your attorney fees. For the full breakdown, see the guides below.