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Rivian R1S reverse lights may be hard to see

NHTSA campaign 23V233000 · Reported Mar 31, 2023 · Rivian Automotive, LLC

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Reduced visibility of the reverse lights increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	23V233000
Reported to NHTSA	Mar 31, 2023
Manufacturer	Rivian Automotive, LLC
Part affected	Exterior Lighting:back UP Lights
Vehicles covered	2 model/year combinations, model years 2022–2023
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Rivian is recalling certain R1S vehicles because the light that comes on when the vehicle is in reverse may not be visible from some angles. Federal rules set standards for how vehicle lamps and reflectors must perform, and these reverse lights do not meet them. Rivian will repair or replace the reverse lights at no cost. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 12, 2023.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is included.
2. Contact Rivian customer service at 1-855-748-4265 or your dealer to arrange the work.
3. The repair is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 23V233000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (2)

2022 Rivian R1S
2023 Rivian R1S

Who to contact

Rivian — official Rivian recall lookup

Customer service: 1-888-748-4261

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Rivian Exterior Lighting Recalls Cover Turn Signals and Headlight Problems · all 5 Rivian recalls in this area

Other Rivian R1S recalls

Sep 16, 2026Rivian R1S and R1T backup camera display issuemedium
Aug 6, 2026Rivian R1S and R1T Front Turn Signals May Failhigh
Jan 15, 2026Rivian R1T and R1S Loose Second-Row Seat Beltshigh
Jan 5, 2026Rivian R1S, R1T rear toe link may separatehigh
Sep 8, 2025Rivian R1S, R1T Highway Assist May Miss Vehicleshigh
Aug 21, 2025Rivian R1S and R1T Can Lose Drive Powerhigh

All 22 R1S recalls

Official notice

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
Summary: 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.
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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.