2025-2026 Rivian R1S, 2025-2026 Rivian R1T recall: Front Exterior Turn Signals May Fail/FMVSS 108
Report received by NHTSA: Aug. 6, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025-2026 R1S and R1T vehicles. One or both front turn signals may fail to illuminate and flash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- The risk
Turn signals that do not function properly increase the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
3,829 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2025-2026 Rivian R1S, 2025-2026 Rivian R1T.
- Compared with
Rivian Automotive, LLC has 5 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 6 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
22 earlier NHTSA recalls by Rivian Automotive, LLC since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Jan. 15, 2026 Rivian Automotive, LLC recall: Improperly Secured Seat Belt Retractor Assemblies (agency record)
- Jan. 5, 2026 Rivian Automotive, LLC recall: Toe Link Joint May Separate (agency record)
- Nov. 25, 2025 Rivian Automotive, LLC recall: Driver Seat Belt Pretensioner Cable May Become Damaged (agency record)
- Sept. 8, 2025 Rivian Automotive, LLC recall: Hands-Free Highway Assist Software May Incorrectly Identify Other Vehicles (agency record)
- Aug. 21, 2025 Rivian Automotive, LLC recall: Improperly Tightened Ground Connection May Cause a Loss of Drive Power (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Rivian R1S 2025-2026
- Rivian R1T 2025-2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V508000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Rivian Automotive, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received by NHTSA | Aug. 6, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 3,829 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | FSAM-1833 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record