RIVIAN R1T (2022) recall — Air Bags
Rivian is recalling certain 2022 R1T vehicles due to potential improper side curtain air bag deployment in crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners should contact Rivian for free replacement of pillar trim panels.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Damaged pillar trim panel clips can result in improper side curtain air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Rivian is recalling some 2022 R1T electric trucks because damaged trim panel clips could cause side air bags to not deploy properly during a crash. This increases the risk of injury if the vehicle is involved in a collision. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81081-rivian-r1t-2022-air-bags-risk-of-improper-deployment-in.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81081-rivian-r1t-2022-air-bags-risk-of-improper-deployment-in · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #24V408000
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“Rivian R1T 2022 Air Bags: Risk of Improper Deployment in Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81081-rivian-r1t-2022-air-bags-risk-of-improper-deployment-in. Based on NHTSA recall #24V408000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V408000).
Why it’s dangerous
Damaged clips on the pillar trim panels can prevent side curtain air bags from deploying correctly during a crash. This means the air bags might not protect occupants in a collision, increasing injury risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2022 R1T vehicles with damaged pillar trim panel clips are most at risk. The recall affects vehicles that had the trim panels serviced by Rivian.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2022 R1T vehicle had pillar trim panels serviced by Rivian. The recall covers vehicles where the clips were damaged during a service procedure.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Rivian Customer Service
Call 1-888-748-4261 to schedule a replacement of the pillar trim panels.
Get Free Replacement Panels
Rivian will replace the pillar trim panels at no cost to you.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
Damaged pillar trim panel clips can result in improper side curtain air bag deployment during a crash, increasing injury risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your 2022 R1T vehicle was affected if it had pillar trim panels serviced by Rivian, which may have damaged the clips.
What should I do if I own a recalled vehicle?
Contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261 to get free replacement pillar trim panels.
Contact Rivian
We’ve drafted a message you can send Rivian to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V408000 — Rivian Rivian Hello, I own a Rivian that is covered by recall 24V408000 from Rivian. The official recall notice states: 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. 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 #24V408000 (May 6, 2024)
- 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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