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