Rivian R1S Recalls (2022-2026)
The Rivian R1S has been the subject of 20 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2022 to 2026 model years. They cluster mostly around the exterior lighting, seat belts, and equipment.
The Rivian R1S scores 26 out of 100 (grade D), a busier recall record than most. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 60% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 90% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 20 campaigns span 5 model years of the Rivian R1S. The single largest affected 27,882 vehicles, over exterior lighting. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common R1S problems owners report.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Rivian R1S may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Rivian R1S recalls by model year
Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.
Rivian R1S recalls by affected system
Which vehicle systems the recalls touch, using NHTSA's component groups. Select a system to see how it is recalled across every make and model.
Recalls by model year
2025 Rivian R1S Recalls
9 recalls affect the 2025 Rivian R1S, involving the exterior lighting, seat belts, and electrical system.
2024 Rivian R1S Recalls
6 recalls affect the 2024 Rivian R1S, involving the seat belts, suspension, and air bags.
2023 Rivian R1S Recalls
9 recalls affect the 2023 Rivian R1S, involving the seat belts, equipment, and air bags.
2022 Rivian R1S Recalls
12 recalls affect the 2022 Rivian R1S, involving the seat belts, air bags, and suspension.
Every Rivian R1S recall in detail
Select any recall to read the full defect, risk, and remedy text. Do Not Drive and Park Outside warnings stay visible without opening anything.
Seat Belts
- Affected years
- 2022-2026 Rivian R1S
- Vehicles in this recall
- 869
- Reported
- Jan 15, 2026
- Owners notified
- Mar 2, 2026
Defect: Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1T and 2022-2026 R1S vehicles. The bolts that secure the second-row driver and passenger side seat belt retractor assemblies may be improperly tightened.
Risk: An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Rivian will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 2, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1795.
NHTSA campaign number 26V009000.
Suspension
- Affected years
- 2022-2025 Rivian R1S
- Vehicles in this recall
- 19,641
- Reported
- Jan 5, 2026
- Owners notified
- Feb 17, 2026
Defect: 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.
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.
NHTSA campaign number 26V003000.
Forward Collision Avoidance
- Affected years
- 2025 Rivian R1S
- Vehicles in this recall
- 24,214
- Reported
- Sep 8, 2025
- Owners notified
- Oct 17, 2025
Defect: Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles operating a software version prior to 2025.18.30. The Hands-Free Highway Assist (HWA) software may fail to correctly identify a lead vehicle.
Risk: Failure to detect another vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2025. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1744.
NHTSA campaign number 25V585000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2025 Rivian R1S
- Vehicles in this recall
- 23
- Reported
- Aug 21, 2025
- Owners notified
- Oct 17, 2025
Defect: Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles. An improperly grounded connection inside the High Voltage Distribution Box (HVDB) may cause a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Rivian will inspect and repair the HVDB ground strap joint or replace the high voltage battery pack as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2025. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1723.
NHTSA campaign number 25V537000.
Exterior Lighting
- Affected years
- 2025 Rivian R1S
- Vehicles in this recall
- 27,882
- Reported
- Jun 11, 2025
- Owners notified
- Sep 22, 2025
Defect: Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1S and R1t vehicles. One or both front turn signals may fail to illuminate and flash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Turn signals that do not function properly, failing to indicate the driver's intention to change direction, increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Rivian will inspect and replace the front turn signals as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2025. Owners will receive a second notice once the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1693.
NHTSA campaign number 25V387000.
Seat Belts
- Affected years
- 2022-2025 Rivian R1S
- Vehicles in this recall
- 536
- Reported
- Jun 3, 2025
- Owners notified
- Jul 8, 2025
Defect: Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1T and R1S vehicles. The D-ring bolts for one or both front seat belt anchorage assemblies may not have been properly installed.
Risk: An improperly secured seat belt may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Rivian will inspect and properly secure the seat belt anchorage assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2025. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1681.
NHTSA campaign number 25V370000.
Exterior Lighting
- Affected years
- 2025 Rivian R1S
- Vehicles in this recall
- 17,260
- Reported
- Feb 13, 2025
- Owners notified
- Sep 22, 2025
Defect: Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles. The headlight low beams may fail to illuminate when starting the vehicle in cold weather. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Headlight failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Rivian will replace the headlight control modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2025. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1612.
NHTSA campaign number 25V085000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2025 Rivian R1S
- Vehicles in this recall
- 5,128
- Reported
- Nov 1, 2024
- Owners notified
- Dec 18, 2024
Defect: Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1T and R1S vehicles. Software version 2024.39.30 may prevent certain exterior lights from turning on when the Car Costume feature is activated.
Risk: Deactivated exterior lighting reduces the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1552.
NHTSA campaign number 24V827000.
Steering
- Affected years
- 2025 Rivian R1S
- Vehicles in this recall
- 33
- Reported
- Sep 13, 2024
- Owners notified
- Oct 18, 2024
Defect: Rivian Automotive, LLC. (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1S vehicles. The steering column control module (SCCM) may be missing cruise control markings. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Risk: The driver may not know how to activate or deactivate the cruise control without the proper markings, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Rivian will inspect and replace the SCCMs as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 18, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4264. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1532.
NHTSA campaign number 24V686000.
Equipment
- Affected years
- 2022-2023 Rivian R1S
- Vehicles in this recall
- 666
- Reported
- Jun 20, 2024
- Owners notified
- Aug 8, 2024
Defect: Rivian Automotive, LLC. (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1S and R1T vehicles. The maximum vehicle capacity weight value on the tire placard label is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Rivian will mail owners a corrected overlay tire placard label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4264. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1491.
NHTSA campaign number 24V458000.
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2022-2024 Rivian R1S
- Vehicles in this recall
- 1,723
- Reported
- Jun 5, 2024
- Owners notified
- Jul 16, 2024
Defect: Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2024 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.
Risk: Damaged pillar trim panel clips can result in improper side curtain air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Rivian will replace the pillar trim panels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 16, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM 1464.
NHTSA campaign number 24V408000.
Exterior Lighting
- Affected years
- 2023-2024 Rivian R1S
- Vehicles in this recall
- 2,334
- Reported
- May 23, 2024
- Owners notified
- Jun 28, 2024
Defect: Rivian Automotive, LLC. (Rivian) is recalling certain 2023-2024 EDV, R1S, and R1T vehicles. The headlights may be improperly aimed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Improperly aimed headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, decreasing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Rivian will inspect and adjust the headlight alignment as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 28, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4264. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1445.
NHTSA campaign number 24V367000.
Equipment
- Affected years
- 2024 Rivian R1S
- Vehicles in this recall
- 127
- Reported
- May 9, 2024
- Owners notified
- May 30, 2024
Defect: Rivian Automotive, LLC. (Rivian) is recalling certain 2024 R1T and R1S vehicles. The dashboard air bag warning label may be missing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: Without the dashboard label, operators may be unaware of the increased risks that an air bag poses to an infant or child in the front seat, increasing the risk of injury to occupants.
Remedy: Rivian mailed owners the warning label information, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4264. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1429.
NHTSA campaign number 24V319000.
Vehicle Speed Control
- Affected years
- 2022 Rivian R1S
- Vehicles in this recall
- 7,873
- Reported
- Dec 21, 2023
- Owners notified
- Jan 18, 2024
Defect: Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T and R1S vehicles. The accelerator pedal may not detect when the driver releases the pedal, failing to activate "auto-hold" or "park" as intended.
Risk: Failure to activate "auto-hold" or "park" can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Rivian will also replace the accelerator pedals, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM 1342.
NHTSA campaign number 23V883000.
Equipment
- Affected years
- 2022-2023 Rivian R1S
- Vehicles in this recall
- 1,463
- Reported
- Nov 21, 2023
- Owners notified
- Dec 21, 2023
Defect: Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1T and R1S vehicles. A software update may have deactivated the defroster and defogger system controls.
Risk: The inability to operate the windshield defrosting and defogging system can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1331.
NHTSA campaign number 23V783000.
Exterior Lighting
- Affected years
- 2022-2023 Rivian R1S
- Vehicles in this recall
- 5,030
- Reported
- Mar 31, 2023
- Owners notified
- Jul 12, 2023
Defect: 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."
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.
NHTSA campaign number 23V233000.
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2022-2023 Rivian R1S
- Vehicles in this recall
- 30
- Reported
- Mar 9, 2023
- Owners notified
- Mar 15, 2023
Defect: Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1S vehicles. The fasteners that secure the right and left side curtain air bags may be improperly secured.
Risk: Improperly secured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will secure or replace the side curtain air bags as necessary, free of charge. All owners have been notified and all vehicles will be repaired by March 15, 2023. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1185.
NHTSA campaign number 23V159000.
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2022 Rivian R1S
- Vehicles in this recall
- 12,716
- Reported
- Feb 22, 2023
- Owners notified
- Apr 5, 2023
Defect: Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T and R1S vehicles. A faulty automatic locking retractor (ALR) sensor in the front passenger seat belt system may incorrectly report as ON when it is actually OFF, causing the suppression or improper deployment of the air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: Failure of the air bag to deploy as intended increases the risk of injury to the front passenger during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front passenger seat belt system components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2023. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1166.
NHTSA campaign number 23V109000.
Steering
- Affected years
- 2022 Rivian R1S
- Vehicles in this recall
- 12,212
- Reported
- Oct 6, 2022
- Owners notified
- Nov 11, 2022
Defect: Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T, R1S, and EDV vehicles. The fastener connecting the front upper control arm and steering knuckle may have been improperly tightened.
Risk: A loose steering knuckle fastener could separate, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the steering knuckle fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 11, 2022. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM 997.
NHTSA campaign number 22V744000.
Seat Belts
- Affected years
- 2022 Rivian R1S
- Vehicles in this recall
- 207
- Reported
- Aug 25, 2022
- Owners notified
- Sep 30, 2022
Defect: Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T and R1S vehicles. The front seat belt anchors may have been inadequately attached to the B-pillar.
Risk: An improperly secured seat belt anchor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Rivian will inspect the front seat belt assemblies and, as necessary, properly secure the bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were September 30, 2022. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-924.
NHTSA campaign number 22V641000.
Common questions about Rivian R1S recalls
- Does the Rivian R1S have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 20 recall campaigns on record for the Rivian R1S across the 2022 to 2026 model years. The most common areas are the exterior lighting, seat belts, and equipment.
- How many times has the Rivian R1S been recalled?
- The Rivian R1S has 20 recall campaigns from the 2022 to 2026 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Rivian R1S recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the exterior lighting, affecting 27,882 vehicles. Turn signals that do not function properly, failing to indicate the driver's intention to change direction, increase the risk of a crash.
- Which Rivian R1S model year has the most recalls?
- The 2022 Rivian R1S has the most, with 12 recall campaigns on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Rivian R1S has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.