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2027 Rivian R1S Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2027 Rivian R1S has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Rivian dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2027 Rivian R1S. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

NHTSA #26V597000

Reported September 16, 2026 · Rivian Automotive, LLC

Potentially affected: 98,828 vehicles

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.

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