The software fix derates the circuit to prevent overheating, providing a software-driven remedy that may not require a physical service.

An OTA update to version 2.10.0 lowers the eFuse protection threshold and disables retry logic that could re-energize a faulted circuit, and as of late July hundreds of thousands of vehicles have been updated or are slated for update, with some still unrepaired.

NHTSA advises owners to park outside and away from structures until the permanent remedy is deployed, even when the car is off.

Lucid has stated that inventory and vehicles in possession will be updated to 2.10.0 or later before delivery to customers.

Earlier recalls this year include 2,039 vehicles in May for loss of drive power and more than 10,000 in January for rearview camera image issues.

CEO Silvio Napoli outlined a three-pronged turnaround—cash/cost, customer/quality, and culture/team—while the company is largely funded by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.

The fire risk is not indicative of widespread danger but reflects an engineering and validation challenge as Lucid scales production of the Gravity SUV at a plant transitioning toward higher volumes.

Lucid is recalling 27,185 Air luxury sedans in the United States due to an exterior lighting circuit that can overheat and pose a fire risk, per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

A precautionary park-outside advisory accompanies the recall and the recall remedy, emphasizing safety without requiring drivers to stop immediately.

This is Lucid’s eighteenth Air recall, with most prior recalls involving software fixes or hardware issues like harness length and inverter design.

The recall marks a shift toward software-based fuses and OTA updates as safety fixes, aligning with regulatory expectations for software update management and safety assessments.

Finances and operations remain under strain, with Q2 revenue of $405 million and a near-$1 billion net loss, as Lucid pursues cash-flow improvements and plant changes amid ongoing production challenges.