2027 Rivian R2 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2027 Rivian R2, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2027 Rivian R2
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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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…
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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…
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2027 Rivian R2 have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“My 2027 Rivian R2 experienced uncontrolled acceleration to approximately 95 mph in a 55 mph zone. The incident lasted approximately 50 seconds, with uncontrolled power output despite simultaneous hard”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 2, 2026 · Service brakes
“Uncontrolled acceleration for approximately 50-seconds. In-cabin video shows the immediate moment of power disengagement after an upward stalk motion occurs (that controls the vehicle's drive modes).”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 28, 2026 · Service brakes
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2027 Rivian R2 (R2 Performance AWD (20in AT), R2 Performance AWD (21in)). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 99–105 MPGe |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 109–114 / 89–96 |
| Fuel | Electricity |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Transmission | Automatic (A1) |
Checking a specific 2027 Rivian R2
How do I know if my 2027 Rivian R2 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 2027 Rivian R2; 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 26V597000).
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
- 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.