Rivian recalls 3,829 electric trucks and SUVs to replace defective front indicator lights
Rivian has initiated a safety recall for 3,829 units of its 2025 and 2026 R1S and R1T lineup following reports that front turn signal assemblies may fail to illuminate.
- 3,829
- FMVSS 108
- 25V387
What Happened
Federal defect notices submitted by Rivian to safety regulators at NHTSA identify 3,829 electric vehicles across the 2025 and 2026 model years. The corrective campaign encompasses both R1S sport utility vehicles and R1T pickups equipped with suspect forward indicator lamp modules.
3,829 units
Encompasses 2025 and 2026 R1S and R1T models
FMVSS 108
Federal rule governing vehicle lamps and reflectors
According to regulatory filings, an upstream vendor failed to isolate non-conforming lighting hardware during production. Inoperable indicator lamps fail to satisfy FMVSS 108 criteria, heightening road risks when surrounding traffic cannot identify impending vehicle maneuvers. The initiative broadens earlier corrective measures cataloged under NHTSA safety campaign 25V387.
Rivian will rectify the lighting flaw without expense to customers. Technicians deployed through company service hubs and mobile repair vans will evaluate and swap defective front turn signal units.
Why this matters
Federal lighting compliance under FMVSS 108 is mandatory across all highway vehicles to signal driver intentions and prevent collisions. The campaign highlights ongoing supply-chain component quarantine controls as Rivian scales customer deliveries.
Terms in This Story
- EV
- Electric vehicle, a vehicle powered fully or partly by electricity.
- ICE
- Internal combustion engine, the conventional petrol or diesel engine type.
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