RIVIAN R1T (2022) recall — Vehicle Speed Control
Rivian is recalling 2022 R1T vehicles due to accelerator pedal failure that can cause unintended vehicle movement. Owners must update software or replace pedals to prevent crashes.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Failure to activate "auto-hold" or "park" can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Rivian is recalling certain 2022 R1T electric trucks because the accelerator pedal may not detect when the driver releases it, causing unintended movement. This could lead to crashes if the vehicle moves without the driver's input. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81080-rivian-r1t-2022-recall-unintended-vehicle-movement-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81080-rivian-r1t-2022-recall-unintended-vehicle-movement-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V883000
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“Rivian R1T 2022 Recall: Unintended Vehicle Movement Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81080-rivian-r1t-2022-recall-unintended-vehicle-movement-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #23V883000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V883000).
Why it’s dangerous
The accelerator pedal may not detect when the driver releases it, failing to activate 'auto-hold' or 'park' as intended. This can cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2022 Rivian R1T vehicles are affected. Drivers who use the vehicle without the software update or pedal replacement are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2022 Rivian R1T vehicles. The recall was notified to owners via mail on January 18, 2024. The recall number is FSAM 1342.
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What to do — step by step
Update Software
Install the over-the-air software update provided by Rivian to fix the accelerator pedal issue.
Replace Accelerator Pedals
Rivian will replace the accelerator pedals at no cost to address the failure to activate 'auto-hold' or 'park'.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The accelerator pedal may not detect when the driver releases it, failing to activate 'auto-hold' or 'park' as intended, which can cause unintended vehicle movement.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check for 2022 Rivian R1T vehicles. The recall was notified to owners via mail on January 18, 2024.
What should I do if I own a recalled vehicle?
Rivian will replace the accelerator pedals at no cost or provide an over-the-air software update to fix the issue.
Contact Rivian
We’ve drafted a message you can send Rivian to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V883000 — Rivian Rivian Hello, I own a Rivian that is covered by recall 23V883000 from Rivian. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #23V883000 (December 21, 2023)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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