Rivian R2 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year
NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 4 owner complaints across 1 model year of the Rivian R2 (2027). The most-complained-about year is 2027.
Pick your Rivian R2 model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Rivian R2 | 2 | 4 |
What Rivian R2 owners complain about
Across all model years, owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The 2027 model year has the most, with 4.
All Rivian R2 recalls (2)
Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Rivian R2, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.
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Critical fasteners (electrical system)
Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2027 R2 vehicles. A high voltage battery fastener may have been improperly tightened, causing a loss of drive power.
Remedy: Rivian will inspect and repair the connection or replace damaged components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 28, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer…
Model years: 2027
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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…
Model years: 2027
Other Rivian models
- R1S167 complaints
- R1T128 complaints
- Edv23 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.