2026 Rivian R1S recalls and problems

The 2026 Rivian R1S has 3 recalls and 14 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance.

Pictured: a 2025 model; the 2026 may differ in details. Photo: 2025 Rivian R1S by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

How the 2026 compares

Average

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 6 R1S model years — 4th most. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are still growing.

3recalls

14complaints

3crashes

0fires

2injuries

977median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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3 recalls

Back Over Prevention

Sep 16, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V597000 · 98,828 vehicles

Problem: 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."

Risk: An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 number for this recall is FSAM-1866. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 9, 2026.

Exterior Lighting

Aug 5, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V508000 · 3,829 vehicles

Problem: 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."

Risk: Turn signals that do not function properly increase the risk of a crash.

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 number for this recall is FSAM-1833. This is an expansion of Recall 25V387. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 31, 2026.

Seat Belts

Jan 15, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V009000 · 869 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

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 recall is FSAM-1795.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Forward Collision Avoidance3

Latches/locks/linkages3

Vehicle Speed Control2

Back Over Prevention1

Exterior Lighting1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2026 vs. other Rivian R1S years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2026. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2026 Rivian R1S have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns covering the 2026 Rivian R1S, the latest from Sep 16, 2026 (back over prevention). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Rivian R1S?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention forward collision avoidance (3), latches/locks/linkages (3), electrical system (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.