2026 Lucid Gravity

On XXX while driving approximately 170 miles along the [XXX] corridor from [XXX] to [XXX], the vehicle’s Hands-Free driver assistance system (Highway Assist / DreamDrive) suffered three critical, unprovoked disengagements, creating severe near-miss rear-end hazards. Prior to the trip, I had intentionally disabled the automatic lane change feature due to known unreliability, relying only on Hands-Free lane centering and speed control while performing manual lane changes myself. Despite this, the system failed catastrophically three times: Incident 1 (Heavy Rain): Driving in torrential rain where the windshield wipers failed to adequately clear the glass. With no vehicles ahead but traffic actively following behind, the Hands-Free system abruptly disengaged and caused immediate unexpected deceleration. In extremely poor visibility on a high-speed interstate, this sudden slowdown created an immediate rear-end collision hazard. Incident 2 (Passing Lane Maneuver): While driving around 70–75 mph in a 65 mph zone to complete a standard overtaking maneuver in the passing lane, the system suddenly dumped steering and speed control mid-maneuver with traffic fast approaching from behind. I had to instantly intervene to prevent a collision and keep control of the vehicle. Incident 3 (Unprovoked Disengagement): On an open, straight highway segment with clear weather, no road construction, no lane obstruction, and no surrounding vehicles, the system abruptly disengaged for no identifiable reason. A driver-assist system in a 3-row family vehicle that unpredictably disengages in adverse weather, mid-overtake, and on clear open highways poses an unreasonable risk of severe rear-end crashes. This constitutes a critical safety defect that requires immediate federal investigation. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

On February 6, 2026, my wife was operating our 2026 Lucid Gravity when she shifted into reverse. The rearview/backup camera failed to activate on the center display. Simultaneously, the electronic gear selector became unresponsive and would not change gears. The combined failure resulted in a near-collision; no impact or injuries occurred. Both affected systems remain in the vehicle and are available for inspection upon request. The rearview camera is federally required equipment under FMVSS No. 111. Its failure to display when reverse was selected, combined with an unresponsive gear selector, left the driver with neither rear visibility nor the ability to shift out of gear to avoid a hazard. The problem has not been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or service center. The defect was reported to Lucid Motors by email on February 9, 2026. As of this filing, Lucid has not scheduled a diagnostic appointment for this failure, and no technician has inspected the camera or gear selector. The vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance, or any other party in connection with this incident. Prior to the February 6 failure, the vehicle displayed persistent warnings since delivery, including a non-dismissible dashboard warning symbol and error messages for the surround view camera, rear steering, high beam assist, and headlights. These were first observed within days of delivery on December 16, 2025, and formally reported to Lucid on January 7, 2026. Whether these warnings were directly related to the backup camera or gear selector failure is UNKNOWN; my best assessment is that the surround view camera error and dashboard warning may have been early indicators of a broader camera or software fault, though this has not been diagnosed by the manufacturer.