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2025 Rivian R1S recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 10 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Rivian R1S, spanning 7 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns10not VIN-specific
Component groups7distinct top-level categories
Latest recordAugust 5, 2026report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2025 Rivian R1S recall campaigns

The 2025 Rivian R1S report contains 10 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 26V508000 dated August 5, 2026.
CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 26V508000

Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Report received
August 5, 2026
Potential units
3,829campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.".

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: Date not reported · Filing manufacturer: Rivian Automotive, LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 26V009000

Component
SEAT BELTS
Report received
January 15, 2026
Potential units
869campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: March 2, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Rivian Automotive, LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 26V003000

Component
SUSPENSION
Report received
January 5, 2026
Potential units
19,641campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1S and R1T vehicles that previously had service performed. The toe link may have been reassembled incorrectly during service procedures performed before March 10, 2025.

Why it matters: The toe link joint may separate, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Rivian will replace the rear toe link bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1794. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 24, 2026.

Owner notification: February 17, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Rivian Automotive, LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 25V585000

Component
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Report received
September 8, 2025
Potential units
24,214campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles operating a software version prior to 2025.18.30. The Hands-Free Highway Assist (HWA) software may fail to correctly identify a lead vehicle.

Why it matters: Failure to detect another vehicle increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2025. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1744.

Owner notification: October 17, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Rivian Automotive, LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 25V537000

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
August 21, 2025
Potential units
23campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles. An improperly grounded connection inside the High Voltage Distribution Box (HVDB) may cause a loss of drive power.

Why it matters: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Rivian will inspect and repair the HVDB ground strap joint or replace the high voltage battery pack as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2025. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1723.

Owner notification: October 17, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Rivian Automotive, LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 25V387000

Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Report received
June 11, 2025
Potential units
27,882campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 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.".

Why it matters: Turn signals that do not function properly, failing to indicate the driver's intention to change direction, increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Rivian will inspect and replace the front turn signals as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2025. Owners will receive a second notice once the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1693.

Owner notification: September 22, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Rivian Automotive, LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 25V370000

Component
SEAT BELTS
Report received
June 3, 2025
Potential units
536campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1T and R1S vehicles. The D-ring bolts for one or both front seat belt anchorage assemblies may not have been properly installed.

Why it matters: An improperly secured seat belt may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Rivian will inspect and properly secure the seat belt anchorage assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2025. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1681.

Owner notification: July 8, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Rivian Automotive, LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 25V085000

Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Report received
February 13, 2025
Potential units
17,260campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles. The headlight low beams may fail to illuminate when starting the vehicle in cold weather. 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.".

Why it matters: Headlight failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Rivian will replace the headlight control modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2025. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1612.

Owner notification: September 22, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Rivian Automotive, LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 24V827000

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Report received
November 1, 2024
Potential units
5,128campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1T and R1S vehicles. Software version 2024.39.30 may prevent certain exterior lights from turning on when the Car Costume feature is activated.

Why it matters: Deactivated exterior lighting reduces the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1552.

Owner notification: December 18, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Rivian Automotive, LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 24V686000

Component
STEERING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Report received
September 13, 2024
Potential units
33campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Rivian Automotive, LLC. (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1S vehicles. The steering column control module (SCCM) may be missing cruise control markings. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays.".

Why it matters: The driver may not know how to activate or deactivate the cruise control without the proper markings, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Rivian will inspect and replace the SCCMs as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 18, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4264. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1532.

Owner notification: October 18, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Rivian Automotive, LLC

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2025 Rivian R1S?

The most frequent component groups in 2025 Rivian R1S campaign records are Exterior Lighting (4), Electrical System (2), Seat Belts (2), Steering (1), Vehicle Speed Control (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Exterior Lighting4
Electrical System2
Seat Belts2
Steering1
Vehicle Speed Control1

03 / MODEL-YEAR CONTEXT

How the 2025 Rivian R1S compares across model years

RecallRoad publishes 4 model-year reports for the Rivian R1S, spanning 2022–2025; each year keeps its NHTSA campaign count separate.
Open the complete Rivian R1S model history →