2026 RIVIAN R1S

2 recalls, 20 complaints

26V508000 Aug 5, 2026
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
26V009000 Jan 15, 2026
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

20 total complaints 1 crashes

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4
POWER TRAIN3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2
STRUCTURE:BODY1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1
VISIBILITY/WIPER1
STEERING1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 9, 2026
Incident date: Jul 9, 2026
The contact owns a 2024 Mazda CX-90. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, several warning messages were displayed on the instrument panel, including the electronic stability control and the check engine warning lights. Later, while driving, the power steering failed, causing the stee... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jun 12, 2026
Incident date: Jun 6, 2026
The contact owns a 2024 Honda Prologue. The contact stated that after shifting into reverse, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and a transmission software update was performed, and the vehicle was repaired. The contact was concerned that the failure ... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jun 12, 2026
Incident date: Jun 6, 2026
A continuation from my last post. I brought my car back to the dealer.The worker came out to inspect my car and he lifted the hood and he said I had a loose negative battery cable and that I had the wrong battery in my car. He said that might be the cause of the flickering lights.My car was at the ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 12, 2026
Incident date: Jun 6, 2026
A continuation from my last post. I brought my car back to the dealer.The worker came out to inspect my car and he lifted the hood and he said I had a loose negative battery cable and that I had the wrong battery in my car. He said that might be the cause of the flickering lights.My car was at the ... Read more
ENGINE Jun 7, 2026
Incident date: Jun 7, 2026
My high pressure fuel pump is spraying fuel in my engine. This is a new engine replacement as of October 2024. This is a huge fire risk and we cannot operate this vehicle.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jun 7, 2026
Incident date: Jun 7, 2026
My high pressure fuel pump is spraying fuel in my engine. This is a new engine replacement as of October 2024. This is a huge fire risk and we cannot operate this vehicle.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jun 7, 2026
Incident date: Jun 7, 2026
Every time I fill up my gas tank, the fuel doesn’t shut off in time from the pump and gas comes backward up the filler neck, onto the side of my jeep.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH May 18, 2026
Incident date: May 17, 2026
When backing into a parking spot on two separate occasions the drivers door popped open while the vehicle was in motion and the doors were locked after my knee brushed against the button to open the door while the car was in motion.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR May 18, 2026
Incident date: May 17, 2026
When backing into a parking spot on two separate occasions the drivers door popped open while the vehicle was in motion and the doors were locked after my knee brushed against the button to open the door while the car was in motion.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK May 18, 2026
Incident date: May 17, 2026
When backing into a parking spot on two separate occasions the drivers door popped open while the vehicle was in motion and the doors were locked after my knee brushed against the button to open the door while the car was in motion.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Mar 23, 2026
Incident date: Mar 21, 2026
My Equinox completely stopped functioning in the middle of a major intersection as I was making a left turn during 5pm traffic. I was able to push the car out of the intersection with the help of other drivers (they had to exit their vehicles to assist) and the car restarted - I drove back roads to ... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jan 24, 2026
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
STEERING Jan 24, 2026
Incident date: Jan 24, 2026
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Escape VIN: [XXX] Component: Steering – Electric Power Steering Assist Recall Involved: 14S05 / NHTSA 14V-284000 Description of the Safety Problem: My vehicle is experiencing a recurrence of electric power steering assist failure after a prior safety recall repair. This 2008 Fo... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Dec 31, 2025
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 29, 2025
Incident date: Dec 6, 2025
I am submitting a supplemental update to my existing safety complaint regarding my BMW vehicle. On December 29, 2025, additional safety-related malfunctions occurred while the vehicle was parked and without the key present. A vehicle window rolled down autonomously, and the heating system temporari... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER Dec 25, 2025
Incident date: Dec 25, 2025
The windshield washer fluid pump is weak and half the time does not spray when needed and left me on the highway with a dirty smeared windshield nearly making it impossible to see while driving. I understand it’s a known issue and also a new pump and reservoir is on backorder after checking with d... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 16, 2025
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
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Dec 1, 2025
Incident date: Nov 28, 2025
I was slowing down to pull into a parking spot at my office and suddenly the car accelerated, jumped the concrete barrier and crashed into the brick wall. The car continued to actively crash into the wall, so I put it in reverse and it accelerated backward with such force that it crashed into the re... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Dec 1, 2025
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
STRUCTURE:BODY Dec 1, 2025
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

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.

PE26004 Opened: May 26, 2026
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, 2026).

39 Total Recalls
278 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
16 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
2026 (current) 2 20
2025 10 85 View
2024 6 31 View
2023 9 129 View
2022 12 13 View

Other RIVIAN Models

Model Recalls Complaints
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EDV 8 23 View
R 1 T 4 1 View
RIVIAN 0 0 View