Trending Now - Lucid Motors Issues Recall for 4,000 Gravity Suvs Due to Seat Belt Flaw
WHO:
Engadget - Lucid Motors is the company involved in the recall.
Engadget - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is the regulatory body informed about the recall.
Engadget - Nick Twork is the VP of Communications for Lucid Motors.
WHAT:
Engadget - Lucid Motors has recalled over 4,000 Gravity SUVs due to a problem with seat belts.
Engadget - The recall affects nearly every Gravity SUV manufactured since its launch in 2025.
TechCrunch - The recall indicates ongoing quality issues with the Gravity SUV.
WHERE:
Engadget - The recall pertains to Gravity SUVs manufactured by Lucid Motors.
WHEN:
Engadget - The vehicles affected by the recall were manufactured before February 14, 2026.
Engadget - The Gravity SUV was launched in 2025.
Engadget - Lucid Motors reported that they will be over the hump of their issues by the end of March 2026.
WHY:
Engadget - The recall was initiated because some anchors for the second-row seat belts were not welded properly.
Engadget - The issue arose due to a seat supplier changing its manufacturing process without notice or approval from Lucid Motors.
HOW:
Engadget - Lucid Motors will inspect each affected Gravity SUV and may install a new bracket or a whole new seat.
Engadget - Owners will receive instructions to bring their vehicles to service centers for inspection and repairs.
(UPDATED April 1, 2026 17:21 UTC)
Lucid Motors has announced a recall of over 4,000 Gravity SUVs due to improperly welded anchors for the second-row seat belts, affecting nearly every model manufactured since the vehicle's launch in 2025. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has been informed about this recall, which stems from a seat supplier changing its manufacturing process without proper notice or approval. Owners of the affected SUVs will receive instructions to bring their vehicles to service centers for inspection and potential repairs, as Lucid Motors aims to resolve these quality issues by the end of March 20th26.