Rivian R1S recalls & complaint record (MY 2022–2026)

By Ivan H., EVCostIQ · reviewed against our public methodology · every source dated on this page

As of July 10, 2026, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) lists 20 recall campaigns and 139 consumer complaints for the Rivian R1S (MY 2022–2026). The most-reported complaint areas are Air Bags, Electrical System, Forward Collision Avoidance. Every recall is a free remedy — an open recall is repaired at no cost — so a recall adds nothing to what the R1S costs to own.

Every Rivian R1S recall campaign, by year

All 20 NHTSA recall campaigns on file for the R1S (MY 2022–2026), newest first. A recall is a free remedy — the manufacturer repairs the defect at no cost. Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov), data as of July 10, 2026.

2026 — 2 campaigns

Seat Belts26V009000 · January 15, 2026 · about 869 vehicles
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.
Suspension26V003000 · January 5, 2026 · about 19,641 vehicles
Risk: The toe link joint may separate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Rivian will replace the rear toe link bolts, free of charge.

2025 — 5 campaigns

Electrical System25V585000 · September 8, 2025 · about 24,214 vehicles
Risk: Failure to detect another vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
Electrical System25V537000 · August 21, 2025 · about 23 vehicles
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Rivian will inspect and repair the HVDB ground strap joint or replace the high voltage battery pack as necessary, free of charge.
Exterior Lighting25V387000 · June 11, 2025 · about 27,882 vehicles
Risk: Turn signals that do not function properly, failing to indicate the driver's intention to change direction, increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Rivian will inspect and replace the front turn signals as necessary, free of charge.
Seat Belts25V370000 · June 3, 2025 · about 536 vehicles
Risk: An improperly secured seat belt may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Rivian will inspect and properly secure the seat belt anchorage assemblies as necessary, free of charge.
Exterior Lighting25V085000 · February 13, 2025 · about 17,260 vehicles
Risk: Headlight failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Rivian will replace the headlight control modules, free of charge.

2024 — 6 campaigns

Electrical SystemOTA fix24V827000 · November 1, 2024 · about 5,128 vehicles
Risk: Deactivated exterior lighting reduces the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
Vehicle Speed Control24V686000 · September 13, 2024 · about 33 vehicles
Risk: The driver may not know how to activate or deactivate the cruise control without the proper markings, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Rivian will inspect and replace the SCCMs as necessary, free of charge.
Equipment24V458000 · June 20, 2024 · about 666 vehicles
Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Rivian will mail owners a corrected overlay tire placard label, free of charge.
Air Bags24V408000 · June 5, 2024 · about 1,723 vehicles
Risk: Damaged pillar trim panel clips can result in improper side curtain air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Rivian will replace the pillar trim panels, free of charge.
Exterior Lighting24V367000 · May 23, 2024 · about 2,334 vehicles
Risk: Improperly aimed headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, decreasing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Rivian will inspect and adjust the headlight alignment as necessary, free of charge.
Equipment24V319000 · May 9, 2024 · about 127 vehicles
Risk: Without the dashboard label, operators may be unaware of the increased risks that an air bag poses to an infant or child in the front seat, increasing the risk of inju…
Remedy: Rivian mailed owners the warning label information, free of charge.

2023 — 5 campaigns

Vehicle Speed ControlOTA fix23V883000 · December 21, 2023 · about 7,873 vehicles
Risk: Failure to activate "auto-hold" or "park" can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update.
VisibilityOTA fix23V783000 · November 21, 2023 · about 1,463 vehicles
Risk: The inability to operate the windshield defrosting and defogging system can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
Exterior Lighting23V233000 · March 31, 2023 · about 5,030 vehicles
Risk: Reduced visibility of the reverse lights increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Rivian will repair or replace the reverse lights, free of charge.
Air Bags23V159000 · March 9, 2023 · about 30 vehicles
Risk: Improperly secured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will secure or replace the side curtain air bags as necessary, free of charge.
Seat Belts23V109000 · February 22, 2023 · about 12,716 vehicles
Risk: Failure of the air bag to deploy as intended increases the risk of injury to the front passenger during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front passenger seat belt system components as necessary, free of charge.

2022 — 2 campaigns

Suspension22V744000 · October 6, 2022 · about 12,212 vehicles
Risk: A loose steering knuckle fastener could separate, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the steering knuckle fastener, free of charge.
Seat Belts22V641000 · August 25, 2022 · about 207 vehicles
Risk: An improperly secured seat belt anchor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Rivian will inspect the front seat belt assemblies and, as necessary, properly secure the bolts, free of charge.

Where the R1S’s recalls and complaints cluster

Recalls by component (20 campaigns total): Seat Belts (4), Exterior Lighting (4), Electrical System (3), Suspension (2), Vehicle Speed Control (2), Equipment (2), Air Bags (2), Visibility (1).

Complaints by reported area (139 total; a single complaint can cite more than one area): Air Bags (35), Electrical System (24), Forward Collision Avoidance (19), Seats (17), Suspension (12), Service Brakes (12).

Recall counts are NHTSA campaign records; complaint counts are consumer reports. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA.

Crash, fire, injury and death reports

Across those consumer complaints, NHTSA’s records for the R1S (MY 2022–2026) include 19 crash reports, 1 fire report, 10 injury reports and 0 reports of a death. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA.

Do recalls affect what the R1S costs to own?

No direct cost. A recall is a free remedy: the manufacturer must repair the defect at no charge, so an open or completed recall adds nothing to the 5-year cost of ownership.
Resale is the one caveat. An unrepaired recall can make a used R1S harder to sell or trade in — a buyer or dealer may want it fixed first — but the fix itself is still free, and completing it removes that friction.
How our totals treat it. Our 5-year cost-of-ownership totals use market-level depreciation estimates; they are not adjusted per recall campaign. See the honest 5-year cost to own: Rivian R1S Dual-Motor (Standard Pack) cost to own →.

Recalls & complaints — FAQ

How many recalls does the Rivian R1S have?

As of July 10, 2026, NHTSA lists 20 recall campaigns for the Rivian R1S (MY 2022–2026). Each is a free remedy — the manufacturer repairs the defect at no cost. The full dated campaign list is above.

What is the most serious R1S recall?

The largest by scale is campaign 25V387000 (June 11, 2025, Exterior Lighting), affecting about 27,882 vehicles: Turn signals that do not function properly, failing to indicate the driver's intention to change direction, increase the risk of a crash. The remedy is free of charge.

How do I check if my R1S has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s free recall lookup, nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows any open (unrepaired) recall for your exact vehicle, and recall repairs are always free at a franchised dealer.

Do recalls make the R1S cheaper or more expensive to own?

Neither, directly — recall repairs are free, so they add nothing to the cost of ownership. An unrepaired recall can make a used one harder to resell, but our 5-year cost totals use market-level depreciation and are not adjusted per campaign. See the R1S cost to own.

About this data

All powertrains and trims. Figures cover all powertrains and trims sold under the R1S nameplate for the model years shown (MY 2022–2026).
A recall is a free fix. A recall means the manufacturer must remedy a safety defect free of charge; it is not the same as a breakdown or a repair bill.
Complaints are unverified. Consumer complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA — a signal of what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov), data as of July 10, 2026.