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Liftgate and tailgate malfunction light (red)
Red: wider rear profile line with a wheel and a dashed exclamation mark. · also called “liftgate and tailgate fault”, “rear gate fault light”, “tailgate malfunction light”
What it means on rivian
Liftgate and tailgate malfunction
The liftgate and tailgate are 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 and tailgate malfunction light (red) symbol
- What does the Liftgate and tailgate malfunction light (red) symbol mean on Rivian cars?
- The liftgate and tailgate are 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 and tailgate malfunction light (red) symbol look like?
- Red: wider rear profile line with a wheel and a dashed exclamation mark. It is also called “liftgate and tailgate fault”, “rear gate fault light” and “tailgate malfunction light”.
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