2026 Rivian R1S Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2026 Rivian R1S, and owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2026 Rivian R1S
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Software (back over prevention)
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."
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…
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Turn signal (exterior lighting)
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, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy: Rivian will inspect and replace the front turn signals as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's…
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Retractor (seat belts) and critical fasteners (seat belts)
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: 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…
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2026 Rivian R1S have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 739 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 9 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 sto”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 27, 2026 · Exterior lighting
“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 desi”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 18, 2026 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2026 Rivian R1S (R1S All-Terrain Dual Large (20in), R1S All-Terrain Dual Large Plus (20in), R1S All-Terrain Dual Max (20in), R1S All-Terrain Performance Dual Large (20in), …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 67–85 MPGe |
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| City / Highway | 71–94 / 63–77 |
| Fuel | Electricity |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Transmission | Automatic (A1) |
Compare Rivian R1S model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Rivian R1S model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Rivian R1S | 13 | 6 |
| 2023 Rivian R1S | 10 | 76 |
| 2024 Rivian R1S | 7 | 17 |
| 2025 Rivian R1S | 11 | 54 |
| 2026 Rivian R1S | 3 | 14 |
| 2027 Rivian R1S | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2026 Rivian R1S
How do I know if my 2026 Rivian R1S has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2026 Rivian R1S; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Rivian dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 26V009000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Rivian models
- R1T128 complaints
- Edv23 complaints
- R24 complaints
- Redundant R 1 T1 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.