2026 Rivian R1T Problems & Recalls: 2 Recalls, 3 Complaints

2026 Rivian R1T problems & recalls

NHTSA has issued 2 recalls covering the 2026 Rivian R1T and owners have filed 3 complaints. The most-reported area is air bags (1 complaint).

Recalls

Complaints

Crash reports

Fire reports

Injuries

Recalls (2)

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.

Aug 6, 2026#26V508000

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.

Fix: 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.

Owner complaints (3)

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

Unknown or other1
Air bags1
Parking brake1
Electrical system1

Complaints over time

Complaints filed per month. Peak: 1 in Jan 2026. Hover a bar for its count.

Complaints filed per month
Month	Complaints
Jan 2026	1
Feb 2026	0
Mar 2026	0
Apr 2026	0
May 2026	0
Jun 2026	0
Jul 2026	0
Aug 2026	1
Sep 2026	1

Recent owner reports

Sep 1, 2026Unknown or other
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.

Aug 27, 2026Air bags
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.

Jan 26, 2026Parking brake, Electrical system
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…

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall and complaint records, updated Oct 1, 2026. Complaints are owner reports and are not verified by NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.