Model year record

2026 Rivian R1S

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 23 owner complaints on file.

Rivian R1S, 2022–2026 generation
Pictured: the 2022–2026 generation. Oleg Yunakov, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V597000

Back over prevention: software

Component
Back over prevention: software
Manufacturer
Rivian Automotive, LLC
Vehicles affected
98,828
Reported to NHTSA
2026-09-16

Defect description

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2027 R1S, 2022-2026 R1T, and 2027 R2 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be obstructed by a notification when in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 9, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1866. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 9, 2026.

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
Owners notified
2026-09-28

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 were mailed September 28, 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: critical fasteners

Component
Seat belts: critical fasteners
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 system2500 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control2—
Forward collision avoidance: warnings2—
Fuel/propulsion system2—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch: emergency mechanical release2—
Service brakes2977 mi
Steering2—
Vehicle speed control2—
Back over prevention: warnings1—
Exterior lighting1—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: lock1—
Power train1—
Structure: body: door1—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate1—

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.

Other Rivian R1S model years

All Rivian R1S recalls by year

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.