2025-2026 Rivian R1S Turn Signal Recall (26V508)

Recall 26V508 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2025-2026 Rivian R1S in recall 26V508?

One or both front turn signals may fail to illuminate and flash.

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."

Is it safe to drive a 2025-2026 R1S with recall 26V508?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Turn signals that do not function properly increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: Turn signals that do not function properly increase 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 26V508?

Recall 26V508 covers 3,829 vehicles: 2025-2026 Rivian R1S; 2025-2026 Rivian R1T.

NHTSA lists 3,829 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the R1S turn signal recall?

Yes. Rivian will inspect and replace the front turn signals as necessary, free of charge.

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.

When was recall 26V508 announced?

Rivian Automotive, LLC reported recall 26V508 to NHTSA on August 5, 2026. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as September 28, 2026.

This recall was filed 1 months ago. If your R1S was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my R1S is part of recall 26V508?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V508 is open on your R1S, it will be listed there.

Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 26V508000 is open on your R1S, it will be listed there, along with Rivian recall number FSAM-1833. You can also ask any Rivian dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.

What should R1S owners do about recall 26V508?

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 26V508000 applies to your R1S.
2. Call a Rivian dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
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 recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.

What are R1S owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 11 of them about the lighting and visibility.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the lighting and visibility have been filed since recall 26V508 was reported (1) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 80 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 11 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 Rivian R1S: 54 complaints in total, 9 about the lighting and visibility
• 2026 Rivian R1S: 14 complaints in total, 1 about the lighting and visibility
• 2025 Rivian R1T: 9 complaints in total, 1 about the lighting and visibility
• 2026 Rivian R1T: 3 complaints in total, 0 about the lighting and visibility

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

Hazard light switch stopped functioning one day. It is completely unusable and is a safety issue. Rivian cannot provide an ETA to fix the issue.

2025 Rivian R1S owner, WA, NHTSA complaint 11648019, filed March 13, 2025

The contact owns a 2025 Rivian R1S. The contact stated received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V085000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). The local dealer was contacted; however, the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the parts not being available.

2025 Rivian R1S owner, GA, NHTSA complaint 11679048, filed August 7, 2025

During an early season wet snow storm within minutes of driving the lights had become covered with snow and deflected the light in such a way that created a very unsafe driving environment.

2025 Rivian R1S owner, CO, NHTSA complaint 11693231, filed October 14, 2025

Can recall 26V508 make my R1S 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.

A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

A headlight, wiper or visibility defect on the 2025-2026 Rivian R1S can make night or rain driving unsafe, and repeat repairs for the same problem count toward a lemon law claim.

This is not the first recall for this problem. When a manufacturer has to recall the same turn signal again, that suggests the earlier fix did not work. If your 2025-2026 Rivian R1S has had this repair more than once, keep every repair order.

Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 25V387000.

For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the R1S 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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