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2026 Rivian R1T Recalls & Complaints

The 2026 Rivian R1T has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 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 2026 Rivian R1T. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2026 Rivian R1T owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Rivian R1T, describing incidents dated December 30, 2025 to August 28, 2026.

Most-cited components

Air Bags 1 complaint
Electrical System 1 complaint
Parking Brake 1 complaint
Unknown or Other 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11761403 · Filed September 1, 2026
The vehicle consistently will not kneel when parking. This all started after a software update in Feb/2026. Rivian is stating there is nothing wrong and the vehicle is behaving as expected. The vehicle needs to properly kneel so that my passenger can safely exit/enter the vehicle. The problem…
ODI #11760048 · Filed August 27, 2026
Was parking and when I hit the park button. A lot of error lights came on. After a reset, I have an Airbag needs service error.
ODI #11713401 · Filed January 26, 2026
The contact owns a 2026 Rivian R1T. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the messages "Service Parking Brake - Vehicle Unable to Drive" and "Secure Vehicle to Keep from Rolling" were displayed. The vehicle was towed to a service center, where an unknown repair was performed; however…

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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 through July 6, 2026 (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.

Front Exterior Turn Signals May Fail/FMVSS 108

NHTSA #26V508000 · Exterior Lighting — Turn Signal · NHTSA notice

Reported August 5, 2026 · Rivian Automotive, LLC

Potentially affected: 3,829 vehicles

Repair completion: 21.49% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Rivian campaign FSAM-1833 · Owners notified September 28, 2026 · Vehicles built through March 19, 2026 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

2026 RIVIAN R1T PU/CC BEV AWD

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out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Not Rated

Frontal Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Pole

Not Rated

Rollover

Not Rated

Safety Technology

Electronic Stability Control

3 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2026 Rivian R1T.

Unknown or Other

ODI #11761403

Incident: August 28, 2026 · Filed: September 1, 2026

The vehicle consistently will not kneel when parking. This all started after a software update in Feb/2026. Rivian is stating there is nothing wrong and the vehicle is behaving as expected. The vehicle needs to properly kneel so that my passenger can safely exit/enter the vehicle. The problem happens every time I park in my driveway.

Air Bags

ODI #11760048

Incident: August 24, 2026 · Filed: August 27, 2026

Was parking and when I hit the park button. A lot of error lights came on. After a reset, I have an Airbag needs service error.

Parking Brake; Electrical System

ODI #11713401

Incident: December 30, 2025 · Filed: January 26, 2026

The contact owns a 2026 Rivian R1T. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the messages "Service Parking Brake - Vehicle Unable to Drive" and "Secure Vehicle to Keep from Rolling" were displayed. The vehicle was towed to a service center, where an unknown repair was performed; however, the failure recurred two weeks later. The contact stated that upon verifying the vehicle service history on the Mobile App, the history only listed the infotainment system service. Additionally, a Rivian technician had serviced the vehicle at the residence; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was in the process of towing the vehicle back to the Service Ccenter. The failure mileage was approximately 4,500.

Other Rivian R1T model years

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