Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published September 3, 2023
Rivian R1S (2022) Air Bags May Not Work in Crash - Recall
Rivian is recalling 2022 R1S vehicles with improperly secured side curtain air bags that may not deploy correctly during crashes, risking injury. Owners must have air bags repaired by March 15, 2023.
Rivian is recalling certain 2022 R1S electric vehicles because the side curtain air bags might not deploy properly in a crash, increasing injury risk. Affected vehicles need air bags repaired by March 15, 2023. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81087-rivian-r1s-2022-air-bags-may-not-work-in-crash.
“Rivian R1S (2022) Air Bags May Not Work in Crash - Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated August 10, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81087-rivian-r1s-2022-air-bags-may-not-work-in-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #23V159000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V159000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on September 3, 2023, that Rivian is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1S vehicles due to improperly secured side curtain air bags. Dealers will secure or replace the air bags free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Rivian R1S, 2022-2023
What to do
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.
The hazard
The fasteners that secure the right and left side curtain air bags may be improperly secured, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Rivian Automotive, LLC has had 24 other recalls on record since June 10, 2022. Other recent recalls of similar products include Hyundai 2025 Santa Cruz Air Bags Not Deploying in Crashes (November 21, 2025), Hyundai Elantra N (2025) Air Bag Recall: Delayed Deployment Risk (April 21, 2026), and Hyundai Palisade 2020-2025 Air Bag Recall: Improper Deployment Risk (January 23, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2022 Rivian R1S vehicle has side curtain air bags with improperly secured fasteners. The recall covers all 2022 R1S models, and Rivian has notified all owners.
Brand
Rivian
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Rivian Customer Service
Call 1-888-748-4261 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule repairs.
Get Air Bags Repaired
Dealers will secure or replace the side curtain air bags at no cost by March 15, 2023.
March 15, 2023
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Take action
Contact Rivian
We’ve drafted a message you can send Rivian to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V159000 — Rivian R1S (2022) Air Bags May Not Work in Crash - Recall
Hello,
I own a Rivian R1S (2022) Air Bags May Not Work in Crash - Recall that is covered by recall 23V159000 from Rivian.
The official recall notice states: 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.
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.
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.
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