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Rivian R1S, R1T rear toe link may separate
high How serious is it? About this label
If the toe link joint separates, it increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V003000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Rivian Automotive, LLC |
| Part affected | Suspension:critical Fasteners |
| Vehicles covered | 8 model/year combinations, model years 2022–2025 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
This recall covers certain Rivian R1S and R1T vehicles that previously had service work done on them. During that service, the toe link in the rear suspension may not have been put back together correctly. If it was reassembled incorrectly, the joint connecting the toe link could come apart while the vehicle is being driven.
What you should do
2. Contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261 to schedule the repair.
3. The repair (replacing the rear toe link bolts) 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 26V003000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (8)
Who to contact
Rivian — official Rivian recall lookup
Customer service: 1-888-748-4261
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Official notice
- Component
- SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.