Every 2022 Rivian R1T 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 →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 →Vehicle Speed Control · NHTSA 23V883000
Dec 21, 2023Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator PedalOver-the-air fix
- Problem
- Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T and R1S vehicles. The accelerator pedal may not detect when the driver releases the pedal, failing to activate "auto-hold" or "park" as intended.
- Risk
- Failure to activate "auto-hold" or "park" can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 23V883000 →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 →Seat Belts · NHTSA 23V109000
Feb 22, 2023Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
- Problem
- Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T and R1S vehicles. A faulty automatic locking retractor (ALR) sensor in the front passenger seat belt system may incorrectly report as ON when it is actually OFF, causing the suppression or improper deployment of the air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- Failure of the air bag to deploy as intended increases the risk of injury to the front passenger during a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the front passenger seat belt system components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2023. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1166.
Full recall details for 23V109000 →Seats · NHTSA 22V319000
Oct 5, 2022Seats
- Problem
- Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T vehicles. The Occupant Classification System (OCS) may not deactivate the air bag when a child or child seat occupies the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- A child in the front seat may be at a greater risk of injury in the event of a passenger air bag deployment during a crash.
- Fix
- Rivian Service Centers will replace the front passenger seat, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2022. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-734-855-4345. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-651.
Full recall details for 22V319000 →Seat Belts · NHTSA 22V641000
Aug 25, 2022Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
- Problem
- Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T and R1S vehicles. The front seat belt anchors may have been inadequately attached to the B-pillar.
- Risk
- An improperly secured seat belt anchor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Rivian will inspect the front seat belt assemblies and, as necessary, properly secure the bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were September 30, 2022. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-924.
Full recall details for 22V641000 →Suspension · NHTSA 22V744000
Jun 10, 2022Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Arm
- Problem
- Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T, R1S, and EDV vehicles. The fastener connecting the front upper control arm and steering knuckle may have been improperly tightened.
- Risk
- A loose steering knuckle fastener could separate, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the steering knuckle fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 11, 2022. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM 997.
Full recall details for 22V744000 →
2022 Rivian R1T complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 68 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Rivian R1T, reporting 7 crashes, 8 injuries. Rivian has issued at least 87 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
- Forward Collision Avoidance17
- Suspension16
- Steering9
- Unknown Or Other9
- Electrical System7
- Power Train7
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (27)
- Structure (16)
- Equipment (14)
- Power Train (13)
- Suspension (10)
- Unknown Or Other (10)
Read Rivian R1T owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2022 Rivian R1T
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in 2 investigations. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Rivian R1T. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reportedCrash
“We were driving on the highway going 70 MPH when we heard a loud bang, and then the car immediately catapulted to the right off the road and slammed into the concrete right median, spun around hit a sign and then ended up in the right bridge barrier (shoulder).”
2022 RIVIAN R1TApr 9, 2026 · NC
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11730254
Injury reportedCrash
“I was driving late night to a campsite in a very rural part of the Big Island of [XXX] , about 45 minutes from where I live. I was by myself except for my dog, in the passenger seat.”
2022 RIVIAN R1TApr 7, 2026 · HI
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11729578
Crash
“The contact owns a 2022 Rivian R1T. The contact stated while making a left turn the vehicle would not allow the contact to straighten the steering wheel, causing the vehicle to run off the road and struck a small tree. The contact was able to control the vehicle and was able to drive home.”
2022 RIVIAN R1TFeb 27, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11509327
Injury reportedCrash
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2022 RIVIAN R1TJan 30, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11504377
Injury reportedCrash
“While preparing to pull out of a parallel street parking space in my R1T with a car 3 feet in front of me, I stepped on the brake to engage Drive from Park.”
2022 RIVIAN R1TJan 29, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11504269
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