2026 Rivian R1t problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Parking Brake (1) · Air Bags (1)
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Safety recalls (2)
Back Over Prevention:software 2026-09-16 · campaign 26V597000 · 98,828 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal 2026-08-05 · campaign 26V508000 · 3,829 vehicles
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."
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.
Service bulletins (7)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-07 · RCA-78-26-004-1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2025-2026 r1t and r1s vehicles that may be susceptible to windshield washer fluid leaking from the front fascia camera washer nozzle. the customer may notice washer fluid leaking and/or repeated low washer fluid warnings. rivi
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-24 · RSB-93-26-002-1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
rivian is launching a technical service bulletin for some model year 2022-2026 r1t and r1s vehicles that might have an audible rattle originating from the b-pillar area when driving on rough road surfaces. upon customer complaint, rivian will apply anti-rattle tape near both 1st row seat belt retrac
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-17 · RSB-56-002-1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
rivian is launching a technical service bulletin for some model year 2025-2026 r1t and r1s vehicles that were manufactured with exterior door handles that, under some conditions, could squeak when the handles present or retract. the ability to open the door and enter or exit the vehicle is not affec
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-17 · RSB-93-26-001-1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
rivian is launching a technical service bulletin for some model year 2022-2026 r1t and r1s vehicles that may be prone to noise and/or vibration from the door areas, particularly buzzing and rattling sounds. this results in a perceived quality issue. upon customer complaint of noise from any door tri
Unknown Or Other 2026-02-18 · RSB-64-26-001-1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
rivian is launching a rivian service bulletin for some model year 2025-2026 r1t and r1s vehicles. these vehicles may have been built with a visible gap at the front of the wireless charging mat, resulting in a perceived quality issue. upon customer complaint of a gap at the front of the wireless cha
Fuel/Propulsion System 2025-11-26 · SOC Imbalance SMS_112625 · Other
text message to encourage owners to update to latest software.
Showing the 6 most recent of 7 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-01 · Unknown 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.…”
2026-08-27 · Air 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. …”
2026-01-26 · Parking Brake · 4,500 mi“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 s…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.