2026 Rivian R1T Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2026 Rivian R1T, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2026 Rivian R1T
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…
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2026 Rivian R1T have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 4,500 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The vehicle consistently will not kneel when parking. This all started after a software update in Feb/2026. Rivian is stating there is nothing wrong and the vehicle is behaving as expected. The vehicl”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 1, 2026 · Unknown or other
“Was parking and when I hit the park button. A lot of error lights came on. After a reset, I have an Airbag needs service error.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 27, 2026 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2026 Rivian R1T (R1T All-Terrain Dual Large (20in), R1T All-Terrain Dual Large Plus (20in), R1T All-Terrain Dual Max (20in), R1T All-Terrain Performance Dual Large (20in), …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 67–87 MPGe |
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| City / Highway | 71–94 / 63–80 |
| Fuel | Electricity |
| EPA class | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| Transmission | Automatic (A1) |
Compare Rivian R1T model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Rivian R1T model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 2022 Rivian R1T | 12 | 68 |
| 2023 Rivian R1T | 8 | 38 |
| 2024 Rivian R1T | 7 | 9 |
| 2025 Rivian R1T | 8 | 9 |
| 2026 Rivian R1T | 2 | 3 |
| 2027 Rivian R1T | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2026 Rivian R1T
How do I know if my 2026 Rivian R1T 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2026 Rivian R1T; 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 26V508000).
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
- R1S167 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.