Rivian is recalling certain 2025-2026 R1T vehicles with faulty turn signals that could increase crash risk. Owners must have front turn signals inspected and replaced free of charge by Rivian.
“Rivian R1T (2025) recall: Turn signals may fail causing crash risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/174577-rivian-r1t-2025-recall-turn-signals-may-fail-causing-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #26V508000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V508000).
NHTSA announced on August 6, 2026, that Rivian Automotive is recalling certain 2025-2026 R1S and R1T vehicles due to front turn signals that may fail to illuminate. The agency said this defect increases the risk of a crash.
How to tell if you have it
Rivian R1S, 2025-2026
Rivian R1T, 2025-2026
What to do
Rivian will inspect and replace the front turn signals as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261.
The hazard
According to NHTSA records, one or both front turn signals may fail to illuminate and flash. This failure means the vehicles do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108. The defect increases the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Rivian Automotive, LLC has had 24 other recalls on record since June 10, 2022. Recent similar recalls include a September 29, 2026 electrical system recall for Rivian 2027 R2 Vehicles and a September 16, 2026 back view camera obstruction recall for the Rivian R1T (2025). Other recent recalls of similar products include a Chevrolet Corvette 2025 turn signal failure risk recall on April 2, 2026, and a Yamaha XTZ690 (2025) recall on June 5, 2026, where turn signals may fail.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Rivian R1T vehicle was manufactured in 2025 or 2026. The recall covers vehicles that may have one or both front turn signals failing to illuminate and flash.
Brand
Rivian
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Rivian Customer Service
Call 1-888-748-4261 to schedule a turn signal inspection and replacement if needed.
Have Turn Signals Inspected
Rivian will inspect and replace front turn signals at no cost to ensure they function properly.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Rivian will inspect and replace the front turn signals as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1833. This is an expansion of Recall 25V387. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 31, 2026.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 53 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Added to GovInfoNow
3Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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