2022-2026 Lucid Air Fuses and Circuit Breakers Recall (26V540)
Lucid USA, Inc. · 27,185 vehicles · Reported August 20, 2026
Lucid USA, Inc. is recalling 27,185 2022-2026 Lucid Air vehicles. The exterior lighting circuit may have insufficient overcurrent protection, allowing the circuit to overheat. An overheated circuit increases the risk of a fire. A loss of the center brake light or front lights can also decrease visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Park outside and away from buildings until it is repaired.
Recall 26V540 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V540000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | SR-26-06-0 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | August 20, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Lucid USA, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2022-2026 Lucid Air |
| Units affected | 27,185 |
| Component | Electrical System > Wiring > Fuses And Circuit Breakers |
| Safety risk | An overheated circuit increases the risk of a fire. A loss of the center brake light or front lights can also decrease visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Over-the-air software update |
What is wrong with the 2022-2026 Lucid Air in recall 26V540?
The exterior lighting circuit may have insufficient overcurrent protection, allowing the circuit to overheat.
Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Air vehicles. The exterior lighting circuit may have insufficient overcurrent protection, allowing the circuit to overheat.
Is it safe to drive a 2022-2026 Air with recall 26V540?
Park it outside. NHTSA lists a fire risk for recall 26V540, so keep the vehicle away from buildings until it is repaired.
NHTSA lists this as a Park Outside recall because of a fire risk. Park the vehicle outside and away from buildings until the repair is done, even if you have not noticed any problem.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: An overheated circuit increases the risk of a fire. A loss of the center brake light or front lights can also decrease visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Which vehicles are included in recall 26V540?
Recall 26V540 covers 27,185 vehicles: 2022-2026 Lucid Air.
NHTSA lists 27,185 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-2026 | Lucid | Air |
What is the fix for the Air fuses and circuit breakers recall?
Yes. The fix is an over-the-air software update.
Owners are advised to park their vehicle outside and away from structures until the recall remedy is completed. Lucid has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2026. Owners may contact Lucid at 1-877-536-6620. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-26-06-0.
When was recall 26V540 announced?
Lucid USA, Inc. reported recall 26V540 to NHTSA on August 20, 2026. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as September 25, 2026.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| August 20, 2026 | Lucid USA, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 26V540000. |
| September 25, 2026 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 1 months ago. If your Air was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Air is part of recall 26V540?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V540 is open on your Air, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 26V540000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should Air owners do about recall 26V540?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 26V540000 applies to your Air.
- Park outside and away from buildings until the repair is done.
- Call a Lucid dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Write down when symptoms involving the fuses and circuit breakers happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are Air owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 82 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 25 of them about the electrical system.
Since recall 26V540 was reported on August 20, 2026, owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the electrical system on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the electrical system and were received on or after August 20, 2026, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related electrical system issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 82 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 25 of them involve the electrical system. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2023 Lucid Air: 28 complaints in total, 10 about the electrical system
- 2022 Lucid Air: 24 complaints in total, 6 about the electrical system
- 2025 Lucid Air: 14 complaints in total, 1 about the electrical system
- 2024 Lucid Air: 10 complaints in total, 3 about the electrical system
- 2026 Lucid Air: 6 complaints in total, 5 about the electrical system
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
I was driving on a residential road and the car signaled it had an error and the engine turned off immediately. I was left in the road and couldn’t move. After an hour the electric died. No hazards. I was put in a very dangerous situation for me and passerby’s.
2024 Lucid Air owner, GA, NHTSA complaint 11622619, filed October 29, 2024
The recent software update v2.5.0 has been very unstable. The screens would often black out every 30 seconds and calls get cut off.
2024 Lucid Air owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11627594, filed November 26, 2024
The contact owns a 2026 Lucid Air. The contact stated that the heating system failed to blow hot air as intended. The contact stated that upon engaging the windshield wipers, the windshield wipers failed to engage or disengage automatically as needed, which required the contact to continuously press the windshield wiper button.
2026 Lucid Air owner, IL, NHTSA complaint 11715052, filed February 2, 2026
Can recall 26V540 make my Air a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Owners often ask whether this fuses and circuit breakers recall means their Air qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Intermittent electrical problems are a frequent source of repeat repair visits: the dealer cannot reproduce the fault, the owner brings the 2022-2026 Lucid Air back, and the problem shows up again.
Because the remedy is an over-the-air update, there may be no repair order unless you take the 2022-2026 Lucid Air in. If the symptom continues after the update, get it documented at the dealer so it counts.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
A software update can count as a repair attempt, especially if you complained about the problem or the update keeps being repeated. I've seen dealers do the same software update five or six times with no fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 26V540
Did the recall 26V540 fix work?
Since recall 26V540 was reported on August 20, 2026, owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the electrical system on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed September 25, 2026.
Is the 26V540000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Air is part of recall 26V540000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 26V540000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Lucid. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.