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.
Improperly secured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
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.
The side curtain air bags may not deploy correctly during a crash because their fasteners are not properly secured. This could leave occupants unprotected in a collision, increasing the chance of injury.
Owners of 2022 Rivian R1S vehicles with improperly secured side curtain air bags are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles face higher injury risk during crashes.
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.
Call 1-888-748-4261 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule repairs.
Dealers will secure or replace the side curtain air bags at no cost by March 15, 2023.
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.
The fasteners securing the side curtain air bags may be improperly secured, which could cause them to not deploy correctly during a crash.
All 2022 Rivian R1S vehicles are affected; Rivian has notified all owners of this issue.
Contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261 to schedule free repairs by March 15, 2023.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Rivian to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V159000 — Rivian Rivian Hello, I own a Rivian 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.
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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.
