Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce has recalled 2,888 Lucid Air saloons from the 2023 to 2026 model years. An overheating exterior lighting circuit could cut out the brake lights or headlights, and the ministry warns it can also raise the risk of fire.
What has the ministry announced?
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce has recalled 2,888 examples of the Lucid Air, with the recall reported on 27 October 2026. It spans cars from four model years, starting with 2023 and running to 2026.
The problem sits in the car’s exterior lighting electrical circuit. Under certain conditions, that circuit can overheat. As a result, the brake lights or headlights may stop working. The ministry also warned that the fault can increase the risk of a fire.
However, there’s a caveat worth noting. The report didn’t link directly to the ministry’s own recall notice. Owners should therefore check official channels for confirmation.
Which cars are included?
The campaign covers Lucid Air cars from the 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026 model years. In total, 2,888 vehicles fall within its scope in Saudi Arabia.
Even so, model year alone won’t confirm whether a car needs the fix. Not every Air from that period is necessarily affected. Instead, the vehicle identification number, or VIN, shows whether a specific car falls within the campaign.
For that reason, owners should run their VIN through Saudi Arabia’s official recall platform, Recalls.sa. A VIN check is the quickest way to get a clear answer.
What goes wrong with the lighting circuit?
At its core, this is an overheating issue. When the exterior lighting circuit gets too hot, it can fail. In turn, the lights it powers can go dark.
Each failure carries its own hazard. For instance, dead brake lights make it harder for following drivers to see when the car is slowing down. That could raise the chance of a rear-end collision, particularly in heavy traffic. Similarly, headlight failure can reduce visibility at night or in poor weather.
Meanwhile, the heat itself brings a separate concern. The ministry says the fault can increase fire risk. That pairing of lost lighting and possible fire puts the fault firmly in safety territory.
How will Lucid fix the problem?
Fortunately for owners, the remedy looks simple. Lucid will fix the issue through a free over-the-air software update. In other words, the fix arrives wirelessly, much like an update on a smartphone.
As a result, owners shouldn’t need a mechanical repair at a workshop. That saves a trip to a service centre and any wait for a booking slot.
Interestingly, the solution says something about how modern cars work. Software now manages many functions that once relied purely on hardware. So engineers can sometimes tackle an electrical fault with new code. It’s a pattern that’s becoming more common across electric cars in general.
What should Lucid Air owners do now?
First, owners should check their VIN on Recalls.sa. If the car is affected, they should follow the recall instructions in full.
Second, the ministry advises owners of affected cars to park away from buildings until the remedy is complete. That precaution limits the potential damage if the circuit overheats while the car sits unattended.
Additionally, owners can contact Lucid Motors in Saudi Arabia on 8001111030. The company can answer questions about the campaign and the update process.
Finally, it’s sensible to install the update as soon as it becomes available. Until then, drivers may want to check their brake lights and headlights more often. A quick walk around the car can reveal a fault early.
Why is this recall important beyond Saudi Arabia?
For readers elsewhere, the case shows how recalls are changing. Traditionally, a recall meant a workshop visit, replacement parts and some downtime. Now, carmakers can often resolve safety faults remotely, and software updates play a direct role in safety repairs.
Still, a remote fix doesn’t make the underlying fault trivial. Owners must confirm their car’s status and act on official advice. Moreover, the 2,888 figure applies only to Saudi Arabia. EVLife hasn’t seen confirmation of whether the issue affects cars sold in other countries.
In the meantime, Lucid Air owners outside Saudi Arabia can check with their national recall authority. That’s the most reliable way to learn whether any related campaign applies to their car.
