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Rivian R2 Loose Battery Fastener Cuts Drive Power

NHTSA campaign 26V625000 · Reported Sep 29, 2026 · Rivian Automotive, LLC

high How serious is it? About this label

Losing drive power while driving increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	26V625000
Reported to NHTSA	Sep 29, 2026
Manufacturer	Rivian Automotive, LLC
Part affected	Electrical System:propulsion System:critical Fasteners
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2027
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

A fastener on the high voltage battery may not have been tightened correctly. This can cause the vehicle to lose drive power while it is being driven. Rivian will inspect the connection and repair it, or replace any damaged parts, at no cost to the owner.

What you should do

Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is affected.
Contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261 to schedule an inspection and repair.
The repair is free of charge.

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 26V625000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2027 Rivian R2

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

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Official notice

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Summary: Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2027 R2 vehicles. A high voltage battery fastener may have been improperly tightened, causing a loss of drive power.
Safety risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Rivian will inspect and repair the connection or replace damaged components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 28, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1888. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 28, 2026.

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