Model year record

2022 RIVIAN R1S

12 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 19 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V009000

Seat belts: rear/other: retractor

Component
Seat belts: rear/other: retractor
Manufacturer
Rivian Automotive, LLC
Vehicles affected
869
Reported to NHTSA
2026-01-15
Owners notified
2026-03-02

Defect description

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1T and 2022-2026 R1S vehicles. The bolts that secure the second-row driver and passenger side seat belt retractor assemblies may be improperly tightened.

Safety risk

An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Rivian will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 2, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1795.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V003000

Suspension: critical fasteners

Component
Suspension: critical fasteners
Manufacturer
Rivian Automotive, LLC
Vehicles affected
19,641
Reported to NHTSA
2026-01-05
Owners notified
2026-02-17

Defect description

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1S and R1T vehicles that previously had service performed. The toe link may have been reassembled incorrectly during service procedures performed before March 10, 2025.

Safety risk

The toe link joint may separate, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Rivian will replace the rear toe link bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1794. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 24, 2026.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V370000

Seat belts: front: anchorage

Component
Seat belts: front: anchorage
Manufacturer
Rivian Automotive, LLC
Vehicles affected
536
Reported to NHTSA
2025-06-03
Owners notified
2025-07-08

Defect description

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1T and R1S vehicles. The D-ring bolts for one or both front seat belt anchorage assemblies may not have been properly installed.

Safety risk

An improperly secured seat belt may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Rivian will inspect and properly secure the seat belt anchorage assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2025. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1681.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V458000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
Rivian Automotive, LLC
Vehicles affected
666
Reported to NHTSA
2024-06-20
Owners notified
2024-08-08

Defect description

Rivian Automotive, LLC. (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1S and R1T vehicles. The maximum vehicle capacity weight value on the tire placard label is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Safety risk

A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Rivian will mail owners a corrected overlay tire placard label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4264. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1491.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V408000

Air bags: critical fasteners

Component
Air bags: critical fasteners
Manufacturer
Rivian Automotive, LLC
Vehicles affected
1,723
Reported to NHTSA
2024-06-05
Owners notified
2024-07-16

Defect description

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2024 R1T and R1S vehicles. The attachment clips on the upper B-pillar and/or C-pillar trim panels may have been damaged during a service procedure.

Safety risk

Damaged pillar trim panel clips can result in improper side curtain air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Rivian will replace the pillar trim panels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 16, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM 1464.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V883000

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

Component
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
Manufacturer
Rivian Automotive, LLC
Vehicles affected
7,873
Reported to NHTSA
2023-12-21
Owners notified
2024-01-18

Defect description

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T and R1S vehicles. The accelerator pedal may not detect when the driver releases the pedal, failing to activate "auto-hold" or "park" as intended.

Safety risk

Failure to activate "auto-hold" or "park" can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Rivian will also replace the accelerator pedals, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM 1342.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V783000

Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system

Component
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system
Manufacturer
Rivian Automotive, LLC
Vehicles affected
1,463
Reported to NHTSA
2023-11-21
Owners notified
2023-12-21

Defect description

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1T and R1S vehicles. A software update may have deactivated the defroster and defogger system controls.

Safety risk

The inability to operate the windshield defrosting and defogging system can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1331.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V233000

Exterior lighting: back up lights

Component
Exterior lighting: back up lights
Manufacturer
Rivian Automotive, LLC
Vehicles affected
5,030
Reported to NHTSA
2023-03-31
Owners notified
2023-07-12

Defect description

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1S vehicles. The reverse light beam may not be visible from certain angles. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

Reduced visibility of the reverse lights increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Rivian will repair or replace the reverse lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 12, 2023. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-855-748-4265. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1216.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V159000

Air bags: side/window: curtain

Component
Air bags: side/window: curtain
Manufacturer
Rivian Automotive, LLC
Vehicles affected
30
Reported to NHTSA
2023-03-09
Owners notified
2023-03-15

Defect description

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1S vehicles. The fasteners that secure the right and left side curtain air bags may be improperly secured.

Safety risk

Improperly secured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will secure or replace the side curtain air bags as necessary, free of charge. All owners have been notified and all vehicles will be repaired by March 15, 2023. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1185.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V109000

Air bags: frontal

Component
Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer
Rivian Automotive, LLC
Vehicles affected
12,716
Reported to NHTSA
2023-02-22
Owners notified
2023-04-05

Defect description

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T and R1S vehicles. A faulty automatic locking retractor (ALR) sensor in the front passenger seat belt system may incorrectly report as ON when it is actually OFF, causing the suppression or improper deployment of the air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

Failure of the air bag to deploy as intended increases the risk of injury to the front passenger during a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the front passenger seat belt system components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2023. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1166.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V744000

Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm

Component
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm
Manufacturer
Rivian Automotive, LLC
Vehicles affected
12,212
Reported to NHTSA
2022-10-06
Owners notified
2022-11-11

Defect description

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T, R1S, and EDV vehicles. The fastener connecting the front upper control arm and steering knuckle may have been improperly tightened.

Safety risk

A loose steering knuckle fastener could separate, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the steering knuckle fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 11, 2022. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM 997.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V641000

Seat belts: front: anchorage

Component
Seat belts: front: anchorage
Manufacturer
Rivian Automotive, LLC
Vehicles affected
207
Reported to NHTSA
2022-08-25
Owners notified
2022-09-30

Defect description

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T and R1S vehicles. The front seat belt anchors may have been inadequately attached to the B-pillar.

Safety risk

An improperly secured seat belt anchor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Rivian will inspect the front seat belt assemblies and, as necessary, properly secure the bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were September 30, 2022. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-924.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags4
Seats4
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking3
Electrical system2
Power train2
Vehicle speed control2
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control1
Lane departure: assist1

The 2023 model has about a fifth as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

PE26004Rear Toe Link May Separate

Suspension: rear

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.