Lucid Gravity recall: software glitch affects rearview camera safety
Lucid Gravity recall due to software issue in rearview camera
Lucid Gravity recall: software glitch affects rearview camera safety
Lucid recalls nearly 4,000 Gravity SUVs for a software glitch that can disable the rearview camera, violating safety standards. Learn about the cause, fix, and update process.
2026-01-28T09:22:28+03:00
2026-01-28T09:22:28+03:00
2026-01-28T09:22:28+03:00
Lucid has issued another recall for its Gravity model, just a month after the first campaign. This new issue affects nearly four thousand 2025–2026 model-year crossovers. Unlike the previous problem, this time the fault lies not in hardware components but in software, which can leave drivers without a rearview image when shifting into reverse.Cause and RiskU.S. regulators mandate that a camera feed must appear within two seconds of starting a maneuver. In the Gravity—a large premium SUV with dual displays and advanced driver-assist systems—a software glitch sometimes blocks the signal transmission. As a result, the screen either goes blank or displays a warning, completely depriving the driver of visual oversight.The issue occurs only in software versions below 3.3.20, where improper error handling in the camera chain causes the image loss. This constitutes a violation of the FMVSS 111 safety standard.Solution and Update ProcedureLucid released an over-the-air firmware update in December to fix the glitch. However, a formal review in January 2026 deemed the problem hazardous, triggering this mandatory recall.The update process for the Gravity follows strict protocols: the vehicle must be parked, the battery charge cannot drop below 20%, a two-minute countdown begins after initiating the update, and the driver must exit and lock the car, as some control units become inaccessible during the procedure.Lucid will notify customers by mail no later than March 13, 2026. The recall also extends to the Air sedan, where a similar defect has been identified.Technical ContextThe Gravity remains one of Lucid's most technologically advanced models, boasting up to 1,070 horsepower in the top version, a range of up to 724 km, a massive 34-inch curved Clearview display, and sophisticated driver-assistance systems. Yet, this very abundance of electronics makes such models vulnerable: a single software glitch can necessitate recalling thousands of vehicles.
Lucid recalls nearly 4,000 Gravity SUVs for a software glitch that can disable the rearview camera, violating safety standards. Learn about the cause, fix, and update process.
Michael Powers, Editor
Lucid has issued another recall for its Gravity model, just a month after the first campaign. This new issue affects nearly four thousand 2025–2026 model-year crossovers. Unlike the previous problem, this time the fault lies not in hardware components but in software, which can leave drivers without a rearview image when shifting into reverse.
Cause and Risk
U.S. regulators mandate that a camera feed must appear within two seconds of starting a maneuver. In the Gravity—a large premium SUV with dual displays and advanced driver-assist systems—a software glitch sometimes blocks the signal transmission. As a result, the screen either goes blank or displays a warning, completely depriving the driver of visual oversight.
The issue occurs only in software versions below 3.3.20, where improper error handling in the camera chain causes the image loss. This constitutes a violation of the FMVSS 111 safety standard.
Solution and Update Procedure
Lucid released an over-the-air firmware update in December to fix the glitch. However, a formal review in January 2026 deemed the problem hazardous, triggering this mandatory recall.
The update process for the Gravity follows strict protocols: the vehicle must be parked, the battery charge cannot drop below 20%, a two-minute countdown begins after initiating the update, and the driver must exit and lock the car, as some control units become inaccessible during the procedure.
Lucid will notify customers by mail no later than March 13, 2026. The recall also extends to the Air sedan, where a similar defect has been identified.
Technical Context
The Gravity remains one of Lucid's most technologically advanced models, boasting up to 1,070 horsepower in the top version, a range of up to 724 km, a massive 34-inch curved Clearview display, and sophisticated driver-assistance systems. Yet, this very abundance of electronics makes such models vulnerable: a single software glitch can necessitate recalling thousands of vehicles.
