Lucid Recalls 27K Air Sedans That May Catch FireMarc Urbano - Car and DriverLucid issued a recall for 27,185 Air sedans that could catch fire, according to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).Lucid reported being aware of three fires believed to be related to the issue, along with four reports of smoke and 33 reports of issues with the center high mounted stop lamp (CHMSL).According to the associated documents, the recall covers a range of Air sedans that span from the 2022 to 2026 model years.Lucid issued a recall that affects a huge percentage of its Air sedans, according to documents filed with NHTSA. The recall is necessitated by an overheating issue with the exterior lights that could create a fire risk. The recall covers 27,185 vehicles spanning the 2022 through 2026 model years.Marc Urbano - Car and DriverAccording to the recall documents, the software for the low-voltage exterior lighting circuits, which is powered by an eFuse, may not provide enough overcurrent protection and may instead allow the circuit to run at an excess amperage level. If the circuits are left without sufficient protection, they may overheat, causing smoke or, in some cases, fire. In some instances, the overheated circuits may also cause the headlights or taillights to stop working correctly.AdvertisementAdvertisementThankfully, the issue is solvable via an over-the-air software update that has already been sent out. Recall documents show that the newer software includes a lower eFuse amperage and disables a function that previously allowed a faulted circuit to re-energize during the same key cycle. For those customers who haven't updated their Lucid's software to 2.10.0 or later, the automaker is urging that they park their car outside and away from other vehicles and buildings.At the time Lucid filed the recall, the automaker reported being aware of three fires believed to be related to the overheating circuits. The documents also show that Lucid is aware of four reports of smoke and 33 separate warranty reports for damaged CHMSL wiring harnesses that could be related to the recall issue.Lucid will notify any customers who haven't updated their car's software by October 16, with instructions to install the latest available update. Any customers who need assistance with the installation will be advised to reach out to the automaker. At the time the recall was filed, 20,719 of the recalled vehicles had already been updated to software 2.10.0 or later.You Might Also LikeGift Guide: Best Ride-On Electric Cars for KidsFuture Cars Worth Waiting For: 2025–2029