Sunita Somvanshi
Rivian is recalling almost 28,000 of its electric vehicles because of front turn signals that might not work properly. The recall affects 2025 R1S SUVs made between April 29, 2024, and May 13, 2025, and R1T pickup trucks built from July 10, 2024, to May 13, 2025.
The problem is that one or both front turn signals might fail to light up or flash correctly. This doesn’t meet federal safety standards and could be dangerous if other drivers can’t tell when a Rivian is about to turn.
The faulty turn signals came from a supplier called Myotek in Michigan. The parts were incorrectly manufactured, causing an “internal failure” that prevents proper operation. Rivian stopped using these problematic parts on May 13, 2025, after investigating warranty claims that began in February.
How to Know If Your Rivian Has a Problem
If your Rivian’s turn signals fail, you’ll get clear warnings:
- A message on your dashboard saying “Turn signal lights not working. Service it soon”
- The remaining working turn signals will blink twice as fast as normal
- The clicking sound will speed up too
So far, Rivian reports no accidents or injuries caused by this issue, but the company is taking action to fix the problem.
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What Rivian Owners Should Do
Rivian will start sending notification letters to affected owners on July 25, 2025. If you own a 2025 R1S or R1T, here’s what you should do:
- Watch for a letter from Rivian about the recall
- When the VIN search tool becomes active (around July 25), check if your vehicle is included
- If you have questions before then, contact Rivian’s customer support
- If your vehicle is affected, Rivian dealers will inspect it and replace the turn signals if needed at no cost
While waiting for repairs, remember that if your turn signals aren’t working, most states require you to use hand signals when turning. Extend your left arm straight out for a left turn, bend it upward for a right turn, and bend it downward to signal stopping.
This recall (NHTSA Campaign Number 25V387, Rivian internal number FSAM-1693) follows another Rivian recall from February 2025 that affected about 17,260 vehicles with headlight issues, showing the challenges new EV manufacturers face with quality control.
