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Buying a used 2026 Rivian R1S? Check these 3 recalls first

3 NHTSA recalls · 14 owner complaints on file

The 2026 R1S has 3 recalls in this group: loose second-row seat belts, possible front turn signal failure and a backup camera display issue. Belt attachment and signal operation are the principal hardware and visibility concerns in that list. NHTSA records 14 unverified owner complaints, including 3 involving forward collision avoidance, 3 involving latches, locks or linkages, 2 involving electrical systems and 2 involving steering. These complaint areas warrant questions beyond the listed recall repairs.

Before you buy

1. Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
2. Request proof that the second-row seat belt recall was completed.
3. Verify turn signal recall completion and test the backup camera.
4. Ask about collision-avoidance alerts, latch problems and steering repairs.
5. Open recalls are repaired free at any Rivian dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.

Recalls covering the 2026 Rivian R1S

What owners have reported to NHTSA

14 complaints filed for this model year, including 3 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 2 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.

When the complaints were filed

Complaints by the year they reached NHTSA. The current year is incomplete, and counts usually fall as fewer of these cars stay on the road.

Other model years

• 2022
• 2023
• 2024
• 2025
• All R1S recalls