Lucid owners have had a busy stretch of recall notices, and the latest one hits a wide swath of 2022 through 2026 Lucid Air sedans. The sleek luxury EV is being called back because its rearview camera image can fail to appear when the driver shifts into reverse, which is exactly the kind of quiet glitch that can turn into a parking lot crash. For anyone driving a Lucid Air from these model years, it is time to treat that warning as a must‑do, not a maybe‑later.
The good news is that the fix is straightforward and, in most cases, handled through software. The less fun part is that this rear camera issue lands on top of earlier recalls for the same car, from power loss to floor mats that can foul the accelerator. Put together, the pattern is a reminder that even cutting‑edge EVs need old‑fashioned recall discipline from both the automaker and the people behind the wheel.
What the new rearview camera recall actually covers
The latest campaign centers on Lucid USA, Inc, which is recalling certain 2022–2026 Air vehicles that are equipped with an AD02 package and running a specific software version that can keep the rear camera image from appearing when the car is shifted into reverse. Regulators describe the problem as a failure to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 111, the rule that governs rear visibility, and the concern is simple: if the screen stays dark, the driver loses a key safety aid while backing up. The official defect notice for this group of Air sedans is logged in the federal recall database, where owners can search by make, model, or VIN through the main recalls portal.
In recall roundups, the scope of this campaign is spelled out in blunt numbers. Lucid USA, Inc is listed as recalling certain 2022–2026 Air vehicles, with the issue tied to the AD02 package and the affected software, and the fix is a software update provided free of charge. One summary notes that the campaign covers 10,816 vehicles, and that 97% of those cases are software related, with 9,725 units falling under a rearview camera category for 2022–2025 Lucid Air models. A separate breakdown of the same campaign repeats that out of 10,816 vehicles, 97% are software related and that 9,725 units are tied to the Rearview Camera issue on Lucid Air sedans, figures that are laid out in a detailed breakdown.
The defect paperwork filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration backs up those figures and adds some procedural detail. The manufacturer’s report, labeled on Page 1 with the U.S. Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, lists campaign number 26V017 and identifies Lucid USA, Inc as the company recalling the affected Air sedans, with the issue described as a rearview camera image that may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. That same campaign number appears in a PDF of the filing, and the consumer‑facing recall notice reiterates that Lucid USA, Inc (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022–2026 Air vehicles because the rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. The public notice for that campaign is posted as a safety recall that owners can look up by campaign number or by entering their VIN.
How this fits into Lucid’s broader recall record
The rear camera campaign does not exist in a vacuum. Lucid has already had to address other issues on the Air, including a separate recall for backup camera behavior and another for sudden loss of power. Earlier, Lucid recalled 865 Air sedans from model years 2022–2025 because their backup cameras might not display an image when the car is in reverse, a problem that also required a software remedy and was documented as affecting exactly 865 vehicles. On the powertrain side, Lucid recalled 225 Air sedans from model years 2024–2026 because they could lose all motive power, with the company again committing to free safety repairs for the 225 affected cars.
There have also been hardware‑focused campaigns that have nothing to do with software. Lucid is recalling the floor mats featured in select Lucid Air models because they may interfere with the accelerator, a straightforward mechanical risk that can be fixed by replacing or adjusting the mats and is spelled out in a notice focused on those accessories. A broader recall summary for the brand lists multiple campaigns tied to Lucid USA, Inc, including air bag issues and other safety items, with NHTSA safety recall results showing 16 entries and identifying Lucid USA, Inc (Lucid) as the manufacturer responsible for the Air recalls in that database. Another overview of Lucid Air Recall activity notes that Lucid USA, Inc (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022–2024 Air vehicles because the high voltage coolant heat system can pose a risk, and it explains that the remedy is a free repair for affected Air vehicles of all grades, as laid out in a recall summary.
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