2026 Rivian R1S · recalls
2026 Rivian R1S recalls
NHTSA lists 2 recalls that include the 2026 Rivian R1S. The newest, 26V-508, was filed Aug 6, 2026 for the exterior lighting.
- 2recalls
- 2systems
- 14owner complaints
Newest recall or investigation Aug 6, 2026 · checked Sep 22, 2026
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN, and a finished repair drops it off the list. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
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 are expected to be mailed September 29, 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.
1 of the 14 owner complaints on this car cite the exterior lighting.
Seat Belts:Critical Fasteners
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.
No owner complaint on this car cites the seat belts.
Complaints with no recall behind them
The systems owners of the 2026 Rivian R1S complain about most that none of these recalls covers, as of Sep 22, 2026. A problem can be widespread without being a safety defect NHTSA can order fixed.
- Collision avoidance: 3 complaints, no recall
- Latches/Locks/Linkages: 3 complaints, no recall
- Brakes: 2 complaints, no recall
- Electrical: 2 complaints, no recall
- Speed control: 2 complaints, no recall
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