Model year record

2026 RIVIAN R1S

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 46 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V508000

Exterior lighting: turn signal

Component
Exterior lighting: turn signal
Manufacturer
Rivian Automotive, LLC
Vehicles affected
3,829
Reported to NHTSA
2026-08-05

Defect description

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025-2026 R1S and R1T vehicles. One or both front turn signals may fail to illuminate and flash. 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."

Safety risk

Turn signals that do not function properly increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Rivian will inspect and replace the front turn signals as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 29, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1833. This is an expansion of Recall 25V387. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 31, 2026.

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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system4500 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control4
Forward collision avoidance: warnings4
Fuel/propulsion system4
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch: emergency mechanical release4
Service brakes4977 mi
Steering4
Vehicle speed control4
Back over prevention: warnings2
Exterior lighting2
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: lock2
Power train2
Structure: body: door2
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate2

The 2025 model has about a quarter as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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.