Rivian recall: Back over prevention
What is wrong
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."
What could happen
An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Vehicles covered
- Rivian R1S 2022–2027
- Rivian R1T 2022–2026
- Rivian R2 2027
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V597000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Rivian Automotive, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 16, 2026
- Owners notified
- Not yet
- Vehicles or items affected
- 98,828
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Back over prevention › Software
- Maker's own recall number
- FSAM-1866
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 111
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- 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
- Rivian recall: Exterior lighting Jun 11, 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.