22 recalls covering model years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
In some Rivian R1S and R1T vehicles, a notification can pop up on screen and block part of the rearview camera image when the vehicle is in reverse. This can make it harder for the driver to see what is behind the vehicle while backing up.
On certain Rivian R1S and R1T vehicles, one or both of the front turn signals may fail to light up and flash. Because the front turn signals may not work, these vehicles do not meet the federal safety standard for lights and reflectors. Rivian will have the front turn signals inspected and replaced if needed, at no cost. This recall expands an earlier Rivian recall, number 25V387.
In these Rivian vehicles, the bolts that secure the second-row seat belt retractor assemblies, on both the driver's side and the passenger's side, may not have been tightened properly. Because these bolts may be improperly tightened, the seat belt retractor assemblies in the second row may not be as securely attached as they are meant to be, on either side of the vehicle.
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.
Certain Rivian R1S and R1T vehicles running an older software version have a Hands-Free Highway Assist feature that may fail to correctly identify a vehicle ahead of you.
In some Rivian R1S and R1T vehicles, a connection inside the high-voltage distribution box was not grounded correctly. This wiring problem can cause the vehicle to lose drive power while you are driving.
One or both front turn signals on these vehicles may fail to light up and flash. This means the vehicles don't meet a federal safety standard for lamps and signaling equipment.
Certain Rivian R1T and R1S vehicles may have front seat belts that were not properly bolted in place. The D-ring bolts that anchor one or both front seat belts to the vehicle may not have been installed correctly. If a seat belt is not properly secured, it may not hold an occupant in place the way it's supposed to during a crash.
Some Rivian R1S and R1T vehicles may have low-beam headlights that fail to turn on when the vehicle is started in cold weather. This means the vehicle could be driven without its low beams working properly in cold conditions. Because of this, the vehicles don't meet federal safety standards for headlights and other lighting equipment.
Certain 2025 Rivian R1T and R1S vehicles have a software version that may stop some of the outside lights from coming on when the Car Costume feature is turned on. Rivian has already released a software update that the vehicle downloads on its own over the air, so there are no parts to change. Owner notification letters went out in December 2024.
In some Rivian R1S vehicles, the steering column controls for cruise control may be missing the labels that show how to turn the system on and off. Federal safety rules require these markings so drivers know how to use cruise control correctly. Without them, a driver might not understand how to activate or deactivate cruise control while driving.
The label on your Rivian R1S or R1T that shows the vehicle's maximum weight capacity has the wrong number printed on it. Because that number is incorrect, the vehicle doesn't meet a federal safety rule for tire and rim selection, and a vehicle with a wrong capacity number could end up carrying more weight than it's actually built to handle.
On some 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.
The headlights on these vehicles may be improperly aimed. Improperly aimed headlights do not light the road the way they are supposed to, which reduces how well the driver can see ahead. This affects certain Rivian R1S and R1T vehicles. Rivian is recalling these vehicles to inspect the headlight alignment and adjust it as needed.
The dashboard label that warns about the risks an air bag poses to an infant or child in the front seat may be missing from these vehicles.
In some Rivian R1T and R1S vehicles, the accelerator pedal may not detect when you release it. This can prevent 'auto-hold' or 'park' from activating the way it's supposed to.
Rivian is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1T and R1S vehicles because a software update may have deactivated the windshield defroster and defogger controls. This means the driver may not be able to turn on the defroster or defogger when needed, which can reduce visibility through the windshield. Rivian has released a new over-the-air software update to restore the defroster and defogger controls, at no cost to owners.
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.
The fasteners that hold the side curtain air bags in place, on both the left and right sides, may not be properly secured.
Certain R1T and R1S vehicles have a faulty sensor in the front passenger seat belt system. The sensor may incorrectly report as being on when it is actually off, which can cause the front passenger airbag to not deploy properly, or not deploy at all.
The fastener that connects the front upper control arm to the steering knuckle may not have been tightened properly when the vehicle was built. If this fastener is loose, the connection between the control arm and the steering knuckle could come apart while the vehicle is being driven.
The bolts that attach the front seat belts to the vehicle's frame may not have been tightened properly when these vehicles were built. If an anchor point isn't securely fastened, the seat belt attached to it won't hold the person wearing it as firmly as it's meant to. This means the belt may not do its job as well as it should when it matters most.
Recalls and NHTSA owner complaints for each model year, side by side. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and better-selling or older years naturally collect more — read this as a record, not a ranking.
| Model year | Recalls | High / critical | Do-not-drive / park-outside | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 13 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 76 | 10 | 0 | 3 |
| 2024 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 19 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 55 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| 2026 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 2027 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NHTSA lists 22 safety recalls covering the 2022–2027 Rivian R1S. 14 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "Rivian R1S and R1T backup camera display issue" (NHTSA campaign 26V597000), reported Sep 16, 2026.
The 2022 Rivian R1S has the most, with 13 recalls. The 2027 model year has the fewest of the years we cover, with 1. Newer model years have had less time to collect recalls, so a low count on a recent year is not a guarantee.
No. None of the 22 Rivian R1S recalls on file carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA.
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised Rivian dealer, including for second owners.
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: