Every 2023 Rivian R1S recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 26V597000
Sep 16, 2026Back Over Prevention:Software
- Problem
- Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2027 R1S, 2022-2026 R1T, and 2027 R2 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be obstructed by a notification when in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 9, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1866. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 9, 2026.
Full recall details for 26V597000 →Seat Belts · NHTSA 26V009000
Jan 15, 2026Seat Belts:Critical Fasteners
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 26V009000 →Suspension · NHTSA 26V003000
Jan 5, 2026Suspension:Critical Fasteners
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 26V003000 →Seat Belts · NHTSA 25V370000
Jun 3, 2025Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 25V370000 →Equipment · NHTSA 24V458000
Jun 20, 2024Equipment:Other:Labels
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 24V458000 →Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 24V367000
May 23, 2024Exterior Lighting:Headlights
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 24V367000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 24V408000
May 6, 2024Air Bags:Critical Fasteners
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 24V408000 →Visibility · NHTSA 23V783000
Nov 21, 2023Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac SystemOver-the-air fix
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 23V783000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 23V159000
Sep 3, 2023Air Bags:Side/Window:Curtain
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 23V159000 →Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 23V233000
Mar 31, 2023Exterior Lighting:Back Up Lights
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 23V233000 →
2023 Rivian R1S complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 76 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Rivian R1S, reporting 10 crashes, 3 injuries. Rivian has issued at least 48 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Air Bags29
- Unknown Or Other18
- Electrical System16
- Seats12
- Forward Collision Avoidance8
- Suspension8
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (16)
- Unknown Or Other (10)
- Suspension (9)
- Power Train (7)
- Back Over Prevention (5)
- Structure (4)
Read Rivian R1S owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2023 Rivian R1S
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Rivian R1S. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reportedCrash
“Toe link failed on the driver rear side. My vehicle went out of control, veered over adjacent lanes, over the bike path, onto the side walk and back onto the road and side walk. I was left with a sore neck for several days, my apple watch kept trying to call 911 thinking I was in an accident.”
2023 RIVIAN R1SApr 30, 2026 · CA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11734725
Crash
“I pulled into my semicircle, long driveway as I do every morning, and stopped at the top by releasing my foot off the accelerator (no need for brakes as it is an EV). I opened the garage door and slowly stepped on the accelerator, but it started to go fast, and I felt out of control.”
2023 RIVIAN R1SMay 30, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11664025
Crash
“1> What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? * The sensors don't detect the object sometimes.”
2023 RIVIAN R1SNov 6, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11623847
Crash
“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? — ACCELERATOR PEDAL. YES, AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? — DUE TO ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEFECT, IT RESULTED IN ONE CASUALTY AND ONE INJURY.”
2023 RIVIAN R1SJul 10, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11600671
Injury reportedCrash
“I was headed straight but stopped so that I could move into a left turn lane.”
2023 RIVIAN R1SDec 2, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11558104
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