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2022 Rivian R1S Recalls & Complaints

The 2022 Rivian R1S has 13 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Rivian dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2022 Rivian R1S. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2022 Rivian R1S owner complaints

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Rivian R1S, describing incidents dated December 1, 2022 to February 6, 2025.

Most-cited components

Seats 3 complaints
Air Bags 2 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance 1 complaint
Lane Departure 1 complaint

Of the 4 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 4 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11646688 · Filed March 6, 2025
In the R1S, there is a crossmember for the 3rd row seating. On low VIN vehicles, there appears to be a trend, including mine personally, that have crossmember bolts that were mis-installed during assembly and have disconnected the threaded inserts from the body and remain unscrewed and loose. This…
ODI #11614813 · Filed September 16, 2024
Passenger airbag sensor does not detect passenger reliably. My 13 year old son and my wife both have issues. They are both over 120 lbs, so I think they should trigger the sensor. I have had it serviced for this issue, but it did not fix the problem. It also will detect a person in the seat during a…
ODI #11561958 · Filed December 26, 2023
When I am driving, my passenger sometimes does not trigger the airbag to activate. Depending on how they are sitting, many times the passenger airbag is set to "off" because it can not detect a passenger. The Rivian service center has investigated and mentioned there is no problem and that the…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2022 Rivian R1S in 2 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Preliminary Evaluation PE26-004: Rear Toe Link May Separate
Open since May 26, 2026
Defect Petition DP22-005: Pedestrian alert sounds
Closed August 7, 2023
- Recall 22V-063

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Obstructed Rearview Camera Image/FMVSS 111

NHTSA #26V597000 · Back Over Prevention — Software · NHTSA notice

Reported September 16, 2026 · Rivian Automotive, LLC

Potentially affected: 98,828 vehicles

Completion not yet reported (dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Rivian campaign FSAM-1866 · Vehicles built starting March 30, 2022 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

Improperly Secured Seat Belt Retractor Assemblies

NHTSA #26V009000 · Seat Belts — Critical Fasteners · NHTSA notice

Reported January 15, 2026 · Rivian Automotive, LLC

Potentially affected: 869 vehicles

Repair completion: 94.71% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Rivian campaign FSAM-1795 · Owners notified March 2, 2026 · Vehicles built starting May 9, 2022 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

Toe Link Joint May Separate

NHTSA #26V003000 · Suspension — Critical Fasteners · NHTSA notice

Reported January 5, 2026 · Rivian Automotive, LLC

Potentially affected: 19,641 vehicles

Repair completion: 90.39% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Rivian campaign FSAM-1794 · Owners notified February 17, 2026 · Vehicles built starting March 30, 2022 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1S and R1T vehicles that previously had service performed. The toe link may have been reassembled incorrectly during service procedures performed before March 10, 2025.

Safety consequence

The toe link joint may separate, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Rivian will replace the rear toe link bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1794. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 24, 2026.

D-ring Bolts for Seat Belt Anchorage Assemblies may be Improperly Installed

NHTSA #25V370000 · Seat Belts — Front — Anchorage · NHTSA notice

Reported June 3, 2025 · Rivian Automotive, LLC

Potentially affected: 536 vehicles

Repair completion: 95.1% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Rivian campaign FSAM-1681 · Owners notified July 8, 2025 · Vehicles built August 4, 2022 – March 19, 2025 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1T and R1S vehicles. The D-ring bolts for one or both front seat belt anchorage assemblies may not have been properly installed.

Safety consequence

An improperly secured seat belt may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Rivian will inspect and properly secure the seat belt anchorage assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2025. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1681.

Incorrect Weight Capacity on Label/FMVSS 110

NHTSA #24V458000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported June 20, 2024 · Rivian Automotive, LLC

Potentially affected: 666 vehicles

Repair completion: 99.7% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Rivian campaign FSAM-1491 · Owners notified August 8, 2024

Defect description

Rivian Automotive, LLC. (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1S and R1T vehicles. The maximum vehicle capacity weight value on the tire placard label is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Safety consequence

A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Rivian will mail owners a corrected overlay tire placard label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4264. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1491.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Side Curtain Air Bags May Not Deploy Properly

NHTSA #24V408000 · Air Bags — Critical Fasteners · NHTSA notice

Reported June 5, 2024 · Rivian Automotive, LLC

Potentially affected: 1,723 vehicles

Repair completion: 98.3% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Rivian campaign FSAM-1464 · Owners notified July 16, 2024 · Vehicles built August 13, 2021 – April 2, 2024 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2024 R1T and R1S vehicles. The attachment clips on the upper B-pillar and/or C-pillar trim panels may have been damaged during a service procedure.

Safety consequence

Damaged pillar trim panel clips can result in improper side curtain air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Rivian will replace the pillar trim panels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 16, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM 1464.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Auto-Hold or Park May Not Activate as Intended

NHTSA #23V883000 · Vehicle Speed Control — Accelerator Pedal · NHTSA notice

Reported December 21, 2023 · Rivian Automotive, LLC

Potentially affected: 7,873 vehicles

Repair completion: 94.59% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Rivian campaign FSAM 1342 · Owners notified January 18, 2024

Defect description

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T and R1S vehicles. The accelerator pedal may not detect when the driver releases the pedal, failing to activate "auto-hold" or "park" as intended.

Safety consequence

Failure to activate "auto-hold" or "park" can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Rivian will also replace the accelerator pedals, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM 1342.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Deactivated Defroster and Defogger System Controls

NHTSA #23V783000 · Visibility — Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System · NHTSA notice

Reported November 21, 2023 · Rivian Automotive, LLC

Potentially affected: 1,463 vehicles

Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Rivian campaign FSAM-1331 · Owners notified December 21, 2023 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1T and R1S vehicles. A software update may have deactivated the defroster and defogger system controls.

Safety consequence

The inability to operate the windshield defrosting and defogging system can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1331.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Reduced Visibility of Reverse Lights/FMVSS 108

NHTSA #23V233000 · Exterior Lighting — Back Up Lights · NHTSA notice

Reported March 31, 2023 · Rivian Automotive, LLC

Potentially affected: 5,030 vehicles

Repair completion: 88.88% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Rivian campaign FSAM-1216 · Owners notified July 12, 2023

Defect description

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1S vehicles. The reverse light beam may not be visible from certain angles. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety consequence

Reduced visibility of the reverse lights increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Rivian will repair or replace the reverse lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 12, 2023. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-855-748-4265. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1216.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Side Curtain Air Bag Improperly Secured

NHTSA #23V159000 · Air Bags — Side/Window — Curtain · NHTSA notice

Reported March 9, 2023 · Rivian Automotive, LLC

Potentially affected: 30 vehicles

Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Rivian campaign FSAM-1185 · Owners notified March 15, 2023

Defect description

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1S vehicles. The fasteners that secure the right and left side curtain air bags may be improperly secured.

Safety consequence

Improperly secured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will secure or replace the side curtain air bags as necessary, free of charge. All owners have been notified and all vehicles will be repaired by March 15, 2023. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1185.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Improperly/FMVSS 208

NHTSA #23V109000 · Seat Belts — Front — Retractor · NHTSA notice

Reported February 22, 2023 · Rivian Automotive, LLC

Potentially affected: 12,716 vehicles

Repair completion: 96.02% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Rivian campaign FSAM-1166 · Owners notified April 5, 2023

Defect description

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T and R1S vehicles. A faulty automatic locking retractor (ALR) sensor in the front passenger seat belt system may incorrectly report as ON when it is actually OFF, causing the suppression or improper deployment of the air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety consequence

Failure of the air bag to deploy as intended increases the risk of injury to the front passenger during a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the front passenger seat belt system components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2023. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1166.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Steering Knuckle and Control Arm May Separate

NHTSA #22V744000 · Suspension — Front — Control Arm — Upper Arm · NHTSA notice

Reported October 6, 2022 · Rivian Automotive, LLC

Potentially affected: 12,212 vehicles

Repair completion: 99.91% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Rivian campaign FSAM 997 · Owners notified November 11, 2022

Defect description

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T, R1S, and EDV vehicles. The fastener connecting the front upper control arm and steering knuckle may have been improperly tightened.

Safety consequence

A loose steering knuckle fastener could separate, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the steering knuckle fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 11, 2022. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM 997.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Improperly Secured Front Seat Belt Anchor

NHTSA #22V641000 · Seat Belts — Front — Anchorage · NHTSA notice

Reported August 25, 2022 · Rivian Automotive, LLC

Potentially affected: 207 vehicles

Repair completion: 99.03% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Rivian campaign FSAM-924 · Owners notified September 30, 2022

Defect description

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T and R1S vehicles. The front seat belt anchors may have been inadequately attached to the B-pillar.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

Rivian will inspect the front seat belt assemblies and, as necessary, properly secure the bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were September 30, 2022. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-924.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2022 Rivian R1S. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

4 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Rivian R1S.

Seats

ODI #11646688

Incident: February 6, 2025 · Filed: March 6, 2025

In the R1S, there is a crossmember for the 3rd row seating. On low VIN vehicles, there appears to be a trend, including mine personally, that have crossmember bolts that were mis-installed during assembly and have disconnected the threaded inserts from the body and remain unscrewed and loose. This is a primary mounting point used to secure the seating in the vehicle. The service center confirmed that this has occurred and a video was provided to Rivian when requesting repair. (This video is no longer accessible in the app) Rivian's stance is that contrary to online reports of similar issues on low VIN R1S vehicles and mine, this is caused by the end user. Given the number of occurrences, this appears to be a faulty installation issue from unskilled labor.

Air Bags; Seats

ODI #11614813

Incident: December 1, 2022 · Filed: September 16, 2024

Passenger airbag sensor does not detect passenger reliably. My 13 year old son and my wife both have issues. They are both over 120 lbs, so I think they should trigger the sensor. I have had it serviced for this issue, but it did not fix the problem. It also will detect a person in the seat during a drive and turn off later in that same trip without stopping the car. It seems to me that the sensor needs to be more sensitive. And, once it detects a person in the seat, it should keep the airbag on until the car is stopped and door opened. My wife does not feel safe in the car as it stands now.

Air Bags; Seats

ODI #11561958

Incident: November 30, 2023 · Filed: December 26, 2023

When I am driving, my passenger sometimes does not trigger the airbag to activate. Depending on how they are sitting, many times the passenger airbag is set to "off" because it can not detect a passenger. The Rivian service center has investigated and mentioned there is no problem and that the passenger needs to sit more upright, but this still seems like a safety issue if we are driving and fail to notice that the passenger airbag is not activated

Forward Collision Avoidance; Lane Departure

ODI #11560132

Crash 2 injuries

Incident: December 11, 2023 · Filed: December 14, 2023

On Monday, December 11, 2023 Myself, my girlfriend, and our two dogs were headed across the I-182 bridge coming out of Pasco, WA to Richland, WA. We were in the far left or center lane (I am not sure which). The highway is three lanes each way. We were at highway speed (the speed limit is 70 mph). About ¾ of the way across the bridge, the vehicle felt like all 4 wheels locked. The vehicle then skidded, turned 90 degree towards the concrete bridge barrier. We struck the bridge barrier nearly head on. The vehicle then rotated off the barrier and landed upright in the far right lane. Airbags fully deployed. There were numerous witnesses who reported seeing what looked like the vehicle’s wheels lock and then the events as described. No other cars were impacted. About 20 minutes prior to the crash I commented that the vehicle alignment was off. I had to keep the wheel at 10:00 or 11:00 for the vehicle to travel straight. I found that odd as the vehicle alignment was fine prior to that. Everyone walked away from the accident although both us were injured.

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