Rivian recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1T and R1S vehicles. A software update may have deactivated the defroster and defogger system controls.
What could happen
The inability to operate the windshield defrosting and defogging system can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1331.
Vehicles covered
- Rivian R1S 2022–2023
- Rivian R1T 2022–2023
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 23V783000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Rivian Automotive, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 21, 2023
- Owners notified
- Dec 21, 2023
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,463
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- –
- Part
- Equipment › Electrical › Infotainment › Software; Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system
- Maker's own recall number
- FSAM-1331
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 103
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Rivian recall: Back over prevention Sep 16, 2026
- Rivian recall: Exterior lighting Aug 5, 2026
- Rivian recall: Seat belts Jan 15, 2026
- Rivian recall: Suspension Jan 5, 2026
- Rivian recall: Forward collision avoidance Sep 8, 2025
- Rivian recall: Electrical system Aug 21, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.