Lucid Motors recalls over 4,000 Gravity SUVs citing improperly welded seat belts | TechCrunch

"Lucid Motors discovered that some of the anchors for the SUV's second-row seat belts were not properly welded, increasing the risk that the seat belts would not hold passengers during a collision."

"The problem is the result of its seat supplier changing its manufacturing process without notice to or approval by Lucid. The supplier has reverted to Lucid Motors' original design specification."

"The automaker says it will have to inspect all Gravity SUVs affected by the recall, and either install a bracket or a whole new seat, depending on the quality of the weld."

Lucid Motors has resolved many initial quality issues with the Gravity SUV but faces a new challenge with a recall affecting over 4,000 units. The recall was prompted by the discovery of improperly welded anchors for the second-row seat belts during safety testing. This defect increases the risk of seat belts failing to secure passengers in a collision. The issue arose from a change in manufacturing process by the seat supplier, which has since reverted to the original design specifications. Affected vehicles are those made before February 14, 2026.

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