Lucid Motors Recalls Gravity SUVs Over Seat Belt Issue

Lucid Motors has issued a recall for over 4,000 Gravity SUVs after discovering a problem with the seat belts, which may not hold passengers during a collision. The company informed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that the issue was discovered during unrelated safety testing in January.

Seat Belt Anchors Not Properly Welded

The problem lies with the anchors for the SUV's second-row seat belts, which were not properly welded. This increases the risk of the seat belts failing to hold passengers during a collision. Lucid Motors stated that the issue is a result of its seat supplier changing its manufacturing process without notice or approval.

Supplier's Manufacturing Process at Fault

According to Lucid Motors, its seat supplier changed its manufacturing process without informing or obtaining approval from the company. This led to the seat belt anchors not being properly welded. The supplier has since reverted to Lucid Motors' original design specification.

Affected Vehicles and Recalls

Only Gravity SUVs made before February 14, 2026, are affected by the recall. Lucid Motors will have to inspect all affected vehicles and either install a bracket or a whole new seat, depending on the quality of the weld. The company will notify owners of the affected vehicles and provide further instructions on how to proceed.

Conclusion

The recall is a setback for Lucid Motors, which had largely resolved its initial quality struggles with the Gravity SUV's hardware and software. However, the company is taking steps to rectify the issue and ensure the safety of its customers.