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Liftgate malfunction light (red)

Red: rear liftgate profile line with a wheel and a dashed exclamation mark. · also called “liftgate fault light”, “liftgate malfunction”, “rear gate warning”

What it means on rivian

Liftgate malfunction

The liftgate is not working properly. Solid red on the driver display. If a malfunction light stays on after the initial function check, it may be unsafe to operate the vehicle; contact Rivian to have the vehicle inspected.

Source · Manufacturer manual Rivian R1S Owner's Guide (US), October 2025 - Status Indicators and Power Gauge · checked

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Questions about the Liftgate malfunction light (red) symbol

What does the Liftgate malfunction light (red) symbol mean on Rivian cars?
The liftgate is not working properly. Solid red on the driver display. If a malfunction light stays on after the initial function check, it may be unsafe to operate the vehicle; contact Rivian to have the vehicle inspected.
What does the Liftgate malfunction light (red) symbol look like?
Red: rear liftgate profile line with a wheel and a dashed exclamation mark. It is also called “liftgate fault light”, “liftgate malfunction” and “rear gate warning”.

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