Model year record

2023 RIVIAN R1T

7 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 85 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 24V367000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights
Manufacturer
Rivian Automotive, LLC
Vehicles affected
2,334
Reported to NHTSA
2024-05-23
Owners notified
2024-06-28

Defect description

Rivian Automotive, LLC. (Rivian) is recalling certain 2023-2024 EDV, R1S, and R1T vehicles. The headlights may be improperly aimed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

Improperly aimed headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, decreasing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Rivian will inspect and adjust the headlight alignment as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 28, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4264. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1445.

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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags16
Electrical system107,000 mi
Unknown or other8
Service brakes67,000 mi
Power train5
Fuel/propulsion system4
Lane departure: assist4
Vehicle speed control4
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control3
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking3
Lane departure: warning3
Seats3
Forward collision avoidance: warnings2
Structure: body2
Visibility/wiper2
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system2
Wheels2
Back over prevention: warnings1
Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery1
Exterior lighting1
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control: software17,000 mi
Seat belts1
Steering1

The 2022 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2024 model has 4 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

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.