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2027 Rivian R1S problems & recalls

NHTSA has issued 1 recall covering the 2027 Rivian R1S and owners have filed 1 complaint. The most-reported area is seats (1 complaint).

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Recalls (1)

Sep 16, 2026#26V597000

Back over prevention › Software

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."

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

Fix: 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.

Owner complaints (1)

What owners reported to NHTSA, by component. One complaint can name several components.

  • Seats1

Recent owner reports

Oct 31, 2026Seats

I am reporting a potential safety defect involving the front passenger seat mounting assembly on my 2027 Rivian R1S. While removing the front passenger seat to access the 12V battery, the front-right floor-mounted captive nut detached from the vehicle’s mounting structure as I loosened the seat bolt. The nut spun freely, preventing bolt removal. I had to cut the bolt, and the detached nut fell into the cavity beneath the floor. During reinstallation, a second captive nut at the front-left floor mounting point also detached while tightening the bolt with a standard hand wrench. The bolt initi…

Rivian R1S news

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall and complaint records, updated Nov 8, 2026. Complaints are owner reports and are not verified by NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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