Model year record

2022 Rivian R1T

12 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 117 owner complaints on file.

Rivian R1T, 2022–2026 generation
Pictured: the 2022–2026 generation. Charles from Port Chester, New York, CC BY 2.0 · 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 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.

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 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V319000

Air bags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger

Component
Air bags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger
Manufacturer
Rivian Automotive, LLC
Vehicles affected
473
Reported to NHTSA
2022-05-10
Owners notified
2022-07-06

Defect description

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T vehicles. The Occupant Classification System (OCS) may not deactivate the air bag when a child or child seat occupies the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

A child in the front seat may be at a greater risk of injury in the event of a passenger air bag deployment during a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Rivian Service Centers will replace the front passenger seat, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2022. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-734-855-4345. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-651.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Suspension17—
Unknown or other11—
Electrical system9—
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control9—
Steering912,000 mi
Power train7—
Air bags5—
Forward collision avoidance: warnings5—
Fuel/propulsion system5—
Wheels5—
Seat belts4—
Back over prevention: rearview system braking3—
Back over prevention: warnings3—
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking3—
Service brakes3—
Structure: body3—
Vehicle speed control3—
Exterior lighting2—
Lane departure: assist2—
Seats2—
Visibility/wiper2—
Engine1—
Equipment1—
Insert, padding1—
Lane departure: blind spot detection1—
Structure: body: door: handle: exterior1—

The 2023 model has 2 times 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

Other Rivian R1T model years

All Rivian R1T 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.