Lucid Motors just hit a major snag with its new Gravity SUV. The company is recalling over 4,000 of these luxury electric vehicles because the seat belts might not work during a crash. They told safety regulators that some anchors in the second row have bad welds. This flaw means the belts might not actually hold passengers in place if the car hits something.
Lucid isn’t taking the blame for the manufacturing mistake. Instead, the company pointed the finger at a seat supplier that changed how it made the parts without asking for permission. Lucid says it has already switched back to the original, safe design. If you own a Gravity built after February 14, 2026, you are likely in the clear, as those newer models don’t have the defect.
For everyone else, Lucid has to inspect every single affected SUV. Technicians might need to install a new metal bracket or even replace the entire seat to ensure it is safe. Owners will receive instructions soon on how to bring their cars into a service center for the free fix. Fortunately, the company hasn’t heard of any injuries linked to the bad welds yet.
While 4,000 cars might not seem like a lot for a giant like Ford or Toyota, it is a massive deal for a small startup. This recall covers almost every Gravity SUV built since the model launched last year. To put that in perspective, Lucid only sold about 15,800 total vehicles across its entire lineup in all of 2025.
This isn’t the first time the $80,000 SUV has faced trouble. Late last year, the company had to recall vehicles for airbag issues. Early owners also complained about buggy software that caused screens to freeze, though Lucid claims recent updates fixed those glitches. It has been a rocky start for a vehicle meant to save the company’s bottom line.
Even though Lucid is burning through cash and dealing with these manufacturing headaches, it isn’t in danger of going under quite yet. The Saudi Public Investment Fund owns the majority of the company and has already pumped in billions of dollars. Lucid executives say their wealthy partners are committed for the long haul, giving the brand a financial safety net that most other electric car startups simply do not have.
