2026 RIVIAN R1S

3 recalls, 23 complaints

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Defect Description

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) numbe... Read more

Consequence

An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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... Read more

98,828 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Rivian Automotive, LLC

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

Defect Description

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025-2026 R1S and R1T vehicles. One or both front turn signals may fail to illuminate and flash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, ... Read more

Consequence

Turn signals that do not function properly increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Rivian will inspect and replace the front turn signals as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 29, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1833. This is an expansion of Recall 25V... Read more

3,829 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Rivian Automotive, LLC

SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

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.

869 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Rivian Automotive, LLC

Complaint Statistics

23 total complaints

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	6
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	4
POWER TRAIN	3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	2
STRUCTURE:BODY	1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING	1
AIR BAGS	1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	1
STEERING	1

Incident date: Aug 26, 2026

While I was traveling, I suddenly got a brake light fault, turn signal fault, and front camera fault warning messages that appeared on the computer. Rear driver's side tail light/turn signal light stopped functioning and the rest of the brake lights are stuck on, including the rear third tail light ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 26, 2026

Incident date: May 30, 2026

The contact owns a 2026 Rivian R1S. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the GPS feature on the center digital screen failed to provide the accurate miles per hour traveled as designed. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnos... Read more

Incident date: Jul 9, 2026

The steering sticks when at highway speeds on curves. It can be made available for inspection upon request. Our safety is at risk when it sticks because over correction can make us flip the vehicle or collide with other drivers. This is a know issue with this car but I must empathize that it needs ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 6, 2026

Was traveling to head towards the beach and all of a sudden the whole dash starts glitching then goes out for about 10-25 seconds then cuts back on like the car is powering back on. I thought maybe it had something to do with my daughter touching the radio. Well I continue to travel get down the roa... Read more

Incident date: Jun 6, 2026

Reporting on 2020 Hyundai Elantra. I have owned since 2023, my car is currently at a Hyundai certified dealership for it's 3rd transmission in the three years I have owned it. All 3 transmission were inspected and then replaced by Hyundai certified technicians. The Safety aspect is the inability... Read more

Incident date: Jun 6, 2026

While driving southbound on Route 93 on 6/11/2026 during the morning commute, my 2021 Kia Sportage suddenly sputtered and lost the ability to accelerate. I was traveling about 65 mph in heavy traffic when the vehicle abruptly lost power without any warning lights or prior symptoms. As my speed dropp... Read more

Incident date: Jun 7, 2026

It is available for inspection upon request and I’m not sure as what is happening to it. My an others safety was put at risk when my vehicle suddenly lost power an would not accelerate no matter how much I pressed on gas pedal during driving on a highway there was significant hesitation an would g... Read more

Incident date: Jun 7, 2026

At stop lights trying to excel it stales for a couple of seconds then resumes. Does this on and off all day because I drive for a living. Finally the check engine light is on and now have to replace the whole turbo because it’s failing. I just got the car mid march of 2026. I have kids and scared... Read more

Incident date: Jun 7, 2026

Ford Fusion energi battery failure. Dealership wouldn't inspect the battery and kept replacing the battery control module. The replacement part kept failing under warranty and then the dealership quoted me $20,000 for the hybrid battery. They have replaced the BCM twice and error code P0dc9 keeps ap... Read more

Incident date: May 17, 2026

I was driving my 2019 GMC and all of a sudden I pulled into a subdivision the vehicle shut off and would not start again. I wasn't given an y warning or heard any sounds it shut off and would not start up again. I checked the battery and it was fine. I had it towed to a mechanic shop. They replaced ... Read more

Incident date: May 17, 2026

I purchased my 2023 Tundra new and from the beginning it stalled or jerked. This happens especially at low speeds. This has gotten worse and the only answer I get is you'll get a new engine at some point. Around 25000 miles the fuel pump went out on the truck and was replaced. I was initially to... Read more

Incident date: May 17, 2026

FAILED DEALERSHIP SAFETY INSPECTION.FRAME RECALL BXD.

Incident date: Mar 21, 2026

Engine failed, started making noise and was shutting off, engine was locking up.

Incident date: Jan 24, 2026

Received a recall letter that stated the engine in my 2023 escalade with roughly 49,000 miles on it at the time. Has problems with the engine breaking down and shutting the entire vehicle off. Took the car to the dealer to fix per the recall letter. They stated they only needed to replace an oil cap... Read more

Incident date: Jan 24, 2026

Incident date: Dec 26, 2025

Check engine light was flashing and the car wouldn’t accelerate up to speed, wouldn’t turn over when tried to start.

Incident date: Dec 6, 2025

I am writing to formally express my frustration regarding the ongoing issues with my vehicle. The vehicle continues to overheat, the check engine light repeatedly comes on, and it has cut off unexpectedly. The tire air pressure sensors as well.These issues have persisted despite multiple repair atte... Read more

Incident date: Dec 25, 2025

Rear window shattered with no impact marking first time. Second time was shattered in two separate areas with glass shards outside of the car.

Incident date: Nov 12, 2025

Driving on the freeway going approx 70 MPH and the ABS warning light, and Stabilitrak warning light suddenly turned on. I’m sure you can imagine how panicked I was going that fast on the freeway and having my brake warnings suddenly turn on. Especially with my entire family in the vehicle with m... Read more

Incident date: Nov 28, 2025

2019 BMW X3 with operable sunroof. Significant leakage occurred in front and rear of car risking electrical failure and therefore accident. Dealer denies that this is a problem and Bmw takes no responsibility for what is a hidden defect of the drainage system for the sunroof. Hundreds of individua... Read more

Incident date: Nov 28, 2025

Dealer will not remedy the recall of potential battery fire

Incident date: Nov 28, 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, an abnormal audible alarm was coming fr... Read more

NHTSA Safety Investigations, RIVIAN R1S

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE, Open , Model Year: 2022

Rear Toe Link May Separate

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received two Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) reporting left rear toe link separation in certain Model Year (MY) 2023-2024 Rivian R1S vehicles. Both VOQs report component separation while driving, causing the vehicles to swerve across multiple lanes o... Read more

RIVIAN R1S - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the RIVIAN R1S across all model years (2022, 2027).

45 Total Recalls

290 Total Complaints

1 Investigations

14 Reported Crashes

4 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

RIVIAN R1S - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2027	1	0	View
2026 (current)	3	23
2025	11	89	View
2024	7	32	View
2023	10	133	View
2022	13	13	View

Other RIVIAN Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
R1T	47	167	View
EDV	8	23	View
R 1 T	4	1	View
R2	0	0	View
REDUNDANT R 1 T	0	0	View
RIVIAN	0	0	View

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2026 RIVIAN R1S

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

NHTSA Safety Investigations, RIVIAN R1S

RIVIAN R1S - All Years Overview

RIVIAN R1S - Year by Year

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