2025–2026 Chevrolet (6 models) Exterior Lighting Recall 26V213000 (Chevrolet N252541250)
NHTSA recall 26V213000 (Chevrolet recall N252541250) covers about 32,988 2025–2026 Chevrolet (6 models) vehicles (exterior lighting), filed with NHTSA Apr 2, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 26V213000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Exterior lighting (lighting control module, software)
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Coupe, Corvette ZR1X Convertible, Corvette Coupe E-Ray, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, 2025 Corvette E-Ray Coupe, Corvette E-Ray Convertible, Corvette Convertible, and Corvette Coupe vehicles. A software error may prevent detection of a rear turn signal light failure. 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."
The risk
The driver may be unaware that the turn signal is not working, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy and its status
The lighting control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252541250. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov April 2, 2025.
Status: NHTSA lists May 8, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Chevrolet recall number N252541250
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 26V213000 as N252541250. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "N252541250 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Corvette | 2025 | All Corvette recallsYears to avoid |
| Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 2026 | — |
| Chevrolet Corvette Convertible E-Ray | 2026 | — |
| Chevrolet Corvette Coupe | 2026 | — |
| Chevrolet Corvette Coupe E-Ray | 2026 | — |
| Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray | 2025 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Apr 2, 2026
- Owner notification
- May 8, 2026
- Build dates covered
- Feb 20, 2025 to Feb 2, 2026
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- General Motors, LLC
- Safety standard (FMVSS)
- 108
Check your VIN for 26V213000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 26V213000 is open, call any Chevrolet dealer's service department and give them the recall number (26V213000 or N252541250). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V213000?
NHTSA recall 26V213000 (Chevrolet recall N252541250) covers about 32,988 2025–2026 Chevrolet (6 models) vehicles (exterior lighting), filed with NHTSA Apr 2, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Coupe, Corvette ZR1X Convertible, Corvette Coupe E-Ray, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, 2025 Corvette E-Ray Coupe, Corvette E-Ray Convertible, Corvette Convertible, and Corvette Coupe vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V213000?
NHTSA's record for 26V213000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "The driver may be unaware that the turn signal is not working, increasing the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 26V213000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Chevrolet dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 26V213000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "The lighting control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge." NHTSA lists May 8, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Chevrolet recall number for 26V213000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as N252541250. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (N252541250) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 26V213000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 26V213000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.
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