2025 Chevrolet Corvette Turn Signal Recall (26V213)

Recall 26V213 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette in recall 26V213?

A software error may prevent detection of a rear turn signal light failure.

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Coupe, Corvette ZR1X Convertible, Corvette Coupe E-Ray, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, 2025 Corvette E-Ray Coupe, Corvette E-Ray Convertible, Corvette Convertible, and Corvette Coupe vehicles. A software error may prevent detection of a rear turn signal light failure. 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."

Is it safe to drive a 2025 Corvette with recall 26V213?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: The driver may be unaware that the turn signal is not working, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: The driver may be unaware that the turn signal is not working, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the turn signal.

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V213?

Recall 26V213 covers 32,988 vehicles: 2025 Chevrolet Corvette; 2026 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible; 2026 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible E-Ray; 2026 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe; 2026 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe E-Ray; 2025 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray.

NHTSA lists 32,988 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Corvette turn signal recall?

Yes. The fix is an over-the-air software update.

The lighting control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252541250. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov April 2, 2025.

When was recall 26V213 announced?

General Motors, LLC reported recall 26V213 to NHTSA on April 2, 2026.

This recall was filed 6 months ago. If your Corvette was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my Corvette is part of recall 26V213?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V213 is open on your Corvette, it will be listed there.

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 26V213000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.

What should Corvette owners do about recall 26V213?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 26V213000 applies to your Corvette.
2. Book the recall appointment with any authorized Chevrolet dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Keep a simple log of any turn signal symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.

What are Corvette owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 1 of them about the lighting and visibility.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the lighting and visibility have been filed since recall 26V213 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 13 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 1 of them involve the lighting and visibility. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2025 Chevrolet Corvette: 10 complaints in total, 1 about the lighting and visibility
• 2026 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible E-Ray: 1 complaints in total, 0 about the lighting and visibility
• 2026 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible: 1 complaints in total, 0 about the lighting and visibility
• 2026 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe: 1 complaints in total, 0 about the lighting and visibility
• 2025 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the lighting and visibility
• 2026 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe E-Ray: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the lighting and visibility

Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):

The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the rear glass had a one-inch gap, allowing heat to escape the vehicle, and allowing water to enter the engine compartment and inside the vehicle. While the contact was driving at undisclosed speeds in the rain, there was water entering the vehicle.

2025 Chevrolet Corvette owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11672291, filed July 9, 2025

Can recall 26V213 make my Corvette a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

Owners often ask whether this turn signal recall means their Corvette qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

A headlight, wiper or visibility defect on the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette can make night or rain driving unsafe, and repeat repairs for the same problem count toward a lemon law claim.

Because the remedy is an over-the-air update, there may be no repair order unless you take the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette in. If the symptom continues after the update, get it documented at the dealer so it counts.

For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Corvette went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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