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Rivian R1S reliability & recalls
NHTSA data · verified Jul 12, 2026 · How to read this →
One open NHTSA investigation
- Preliminary Evaluation PE26004 ↗ — Rear Toe Link May Separate
An investigation is a question NHTSA is asking, not a finding of a defect. It may close with no action, a manufacturer fix, or a recall.
Recall history
Most recent first. Every campaign below has a remedy on file with NHTSA. Expand a row for what NHTSA says and how it's fixed.
Jan 15, 2026 Seat Belts / Rear/other / Retractor Airbags & seat belts Remedy available
869 vehicles · Initiated by Rivian
The issue (NHTSA): 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.
Remedy (NHTSA): 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.
NHTSA campaign 26V009000 ↗Jan 5, 2026 Suspension / Critical Fasteners Other equipment & body Remedy available
19,641 vehicles · Prompted by a NHTSA investigation
The issue (NHTSA): 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.
Remedy (NHTSA): 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.
NHTSA campaign 26V003000 ↗Sep 8, 2025 Forward Collision Avoidance / Adaptive Cruise Control / Software Driver assistance (ADAS) OTA update
24,214 vehicles · Prompted by a NHTSA investigation
The issue (NHTSA): Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles operating a software version prior to 2025.18.30. The Hands-Free Highway Assist (HWA) software may fail to correctly identify a lead vehicle.
Remedy (NHTSA): Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2025. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1744.
NHTSA campaign 25V585000 ↗Show all 20 recalls
Aug 21, 2025 Electrical System / Propulsion System / Traction Battery Battery & high-voltage Remedy available
23 vehicles · Initiated by Rivian
The issue (NHTSA): Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles. An improperly grounded connection inside the High Voltage Distribution Box (HVDB) may cause a loss of drive power.
Remedy (NHTSA): Rivian will inspect and repair the HVDB ground strap joint or replace the high voltage battery pack as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2025. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1723.
NHTSA campaign 25V537000 ↗Jun 11, 2025 Exterior Lighting / Turn Signal Other equipment & body Remedy available
27,882 vehicles · Initiated by Rivian
The issue (NHTSA): Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 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, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy (NHTSA): Rivian will inspect and replace the front turn signals as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2025. Owners will receive a second notice once the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1693.
NHTSA campaign 25V387000 ↗Jun 3, 2025 Seat Belts / Front / Anchorage Airbags & seat belts Remedy available
536 vehicles · Initiated by Rivian
The issue (NHTSA): 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.
Remedy (NHTSA): 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.
NHTSA campaign 25V370000 ↗Feb 13, 2025 Exterior Lighting / Headlights Other equipment & body Remedy available
17,260 vehicles · Initiated by Rivian
The issue (NHTSA): Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles. The headlight low beams may fail to illuminate when starting the vehicle in cold weather. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy (NHTSA): Rivian will replace the headlight control modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2025. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1612.
NHTSA campaign 25V085000 ↗Nov 1, 2024 Electrical System / Software Software OTA update
5,128 vehicles · Initiated by Rivian
The issue (NHTSA): Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1T and R1S vehicles. Software version 2024.39.30 may prevent certain exterior lights from turning on when the Car Costume feature is activated.
Remedy (NHTSA): Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1552.
NHTSA campaign 24V827000 ↗Sep 13, 2024 Steering / Steering Control Module Other equipment & body Remedy available
33 vehicles · Initiated by Rivian
The issue (NHTSA): Rivian Automotive, LLC. (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1S vehicles. The steering column control module (SCCM) may be missing cruise control markings. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Remedy (NHTSA): Rivian will inspect and replace the SCCMs as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 18, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4264. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1532.
NHTSA campaign 24V686000 ↗Jun 20, 2024 Equipment / Other / Labels Other equipment & body Remedy available
666 vehicles · Initiated by Rivian
The issue (NHTSA): 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."
Remedy (NHTSA): 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V458000 ↗Jun 5, 2024 Air Bags / Critical Fasteners Airbags & seat belts Remedy available
1,723 vehicles · Initiated by Rivian
The issue (NHTSA): 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.
Remedy (NHTSA): 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V408000 ↗May 23, 2024 Exterior Lighting / Headlights Other equipment & body Remedy available
2,334 vehicles · Initiated by Rivian
The issue (NHTSA): 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."
Remedy (NHTSA): 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V367000 ↗May 9, 2024 Equipment / Other / Labels Other equipment & body Remedy available
127 vehicles · Initiated by Rivian
The issue (NHTSA): Rivian Automotive, LLC. (Rivian) is recalling certain 2024 R1T and R1S vehicles. The dashboard air bag warning label may be missing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy (NHTSA): Rivian mailed owners the warning label information, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4264. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1429.
NHTSA campaign 24V319000 ↗Dec 21, 2023 Vehicle Speed Control / Accelerator Pedal Other equipment & body OTA update
7,873 vehicles · Initiated by Rivian
The issue (NHTSA): 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.
Remedy (NHTSA): 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V883000 ↗Nov 21, 2023 Equipment / Electrical / Infotainment / Software Software OTA update
1,463 vehicles · Prompted by a NHTSA investigation
The issue (NHTSA): 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.
Remedy (NHTSA): 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V783000 ↗Mar 31, 2023 Exterior Lighting / Back Up Lights Other equipment & body Remedy available
5,030 vehicles · Initiated by Rivian
The issue (NHTSA): 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."
Remedy (NHTSA): 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V233000 ↗Mar 9, 2023 Air Bags / Side/window / Curtain Airbags & seat belts Remedy available
30 vehicles · Initiated by Rivian
The issue (NHTSA): 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.
Remedy (NHTSA): 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V159000 ↗Feb 22, 2023 Air Bags / Frontal Airbags & seat belts Remedy available
12,716 vehicles · Initiated by Rivian
The issue (NHTSA): 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."
Remedy (NHTSA): 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V109000 ↗Oct 6, 2022 Suspension / Front / Control Arm / Upper Arm Other equipment & body Remedy available
12,212 vehicles · Initiated by Rivian
The issue (NHTSA): 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.
Remedy (NHTSA): 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.
NHTSA campaign 22V744000 ↗Aug 25, 2022 Seat Belts / Front / Anchorage Airbags & seat belts Remedy available
207 vehicles · Initiated by Rivian
The issue (NHTSA): 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.
Remedy (NHTSA): 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.
NHTSA campaign 22V641000 ↗What owners report
The top complaint categories owners submitted to NHTSA, by count. Bars show each category's size relative to this model's largest category.
Complaints are unverified consumer reports, not confirmed defects. One complaint can span multiple categories, so percentages are of the 151 total and may add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by model year
Raw counts — older model years have had more time on the road to accumulate reports. These are unverified consumer reports.
What this means
Every mainstream EV on the road carries recalls on its NHTSA file — a recall is the system working: a known issue gets documented and, almost always, fixed for free.
What actually matters is whether the remedies have shipped and whether NHTSA still has open questions. For the Rivian R1S, all 20 recalls on file have a remedy available, and 1 NHTSA investigation is currently open (an open question, not a finding of a defect).
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Rivian R1S reliable?
"Reliability" is measured differently by different sources, and NHTSA doesn't publish a reliability score. What its public file — the basis for this page — shows for the Rivian R1S is 20 recalls, all with a remedy available, 1 open investigation, and 151 owner-submitted complaints — which are unverified reports, not confirmed defects. For predicted-reliability and owner-satisfaction verdicts, Consumer Reports and J.D. Power run large owner-survey panels; check their model pages for those ratings.
Does the Rivian R1S have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 20 recall campaigns for the Rivian R1S. All of them have a remedy available. The most recent was filed Jan 15, 2026 and involved Seat Belts / Rear/other / Retractor. A recall is how a known issue gets fixed — usually free of charge — so the presence of recalls isn't the same as an unresolved problem.
Does the Rivian R1S have battery problems?
NHTSA's file lists 1 recall classified to the battery / high-voltage group and 12 owner complaints (unverified consumer reports) that touch the battery. Owner complaints are unverified and one complaint can span more than one category, so treat the count as a signal of what owners raise, not a defect rate.