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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.

2
safety recalls, all years
4
owner complaints, all years
2027
year with most recalls
2027
year with most complaints

Pick your Rivian R2 model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2027 Rivian R224

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.

  1. Critical fasteners (electrical system)

    NHTSA 26V625000 Reported 14 vehicles potentially affected Rivian Automotive, LLC

    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

  2. Software (back over prevention)

    NHTSA 26V597000 Reported 98,828 vehicles potentially affected Rivian Automotive, LLC

    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

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.