2024 Rivian R1S recalls and problems

The 2024 Rivian R1S has 7 safety recalls and 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Rivian dealer.

Recalls
7
Complaints
19
Crashes / fires
5 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2024 Rivian R1S vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2024 Rivian R1S recalls

Recall 26V-597: Back Over Prevention

Reported Sep 16, 2026 · 98,828 vehicles affected · Rivian Automotive, LLC

Problem: 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.

Recall 26V-009: Seat Belts

Reported Jan 15, 2026 · 869 vehicles affected · Rivian Automotive, LLC

Problem: 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.

Risk: An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Fix: 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.

Recall 26V-003: Suspension

Reported Jan 5, 2026 · 19,641 vehicles affected · Rivian Automotive, LLC

Problem: 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.

Risk: The toe link joint may separate, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Recall 25V-370: Seat Belts

Reported Jun 3, 2025 · 536 vehicles affected · Rivian Automotive, LLC

Problem: 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.

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

Fix: 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.

Recall 24V-408: Air Bags

Reported Jun 5, 2024 · 1,723 vehicles affected · Rivian Automotive, LLC

Problem: Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2024 R1T and R1S vehicles. The attachment clips on the upper B-pillar and/or C-pillar trim panels may have been damaged during a service procedure.

Risk: Damaged pillar trim panel clips can result in improper side curtain air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Fix: Rivian will replace the pillar trim panels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 16, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM 1464.

Recall 24V-367: Exterior Lighting

Reported May 23, 2024 · 2,334 vehicles affected · Rivian Automotive, LLC

Problem: Rivian Automotive, LLC. (Rivian) is recalling certain 2023-2024 EDV, R1S, and R1T vehicles. The headlights may be improperly aimed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."

Risk: Improperly aimed headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, decreasing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Rivian will inspect and adjust the headlight alignment as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 28, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4264. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1445.

Recall 24V-319: Equipment

Reported May 9, 2024 · 127 vehicles affected · Rivian Automotive, LLC

Problem: Rivian Automotive, LLC. (Rivian) is recalling certain 2024 R1T and R1S vehicles. The dashboard air bag warning label may be missing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Risk: Without the dashboard label, operators may be unaware of the increased risks that an air bag poses to an infant or child in the front seat, increasing the risk of injury to occupants.

Fix: Rivian mailed owners the warning label information, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4264. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1429.

2024 Rivian R1S problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Suspension5
Unknown or Other4
Forward Collision Avoidance4
Electrical System3
Vehicle Speed Control3
Seats2
Air Bags2
Structure2
Power Train2
Lane Departure2
Wheels2
Service Brakes1

Most reported parts

  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 2
  • Structure › Body — 2
  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 2
  • Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear — 1
  • Back Over Prevention › Warnings — 1
  • Lane Departure › Warning — 1
  • Lane Departure › Assist — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 43,511 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2024 Rivian R1S complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness · reported Nov 5, 2026
My young son is able to loosen his shoulder harness while properly buckled into the car seat simply by gripping the shoulder straps and leaning forward forcefully. The harness becomes noticeably looser, and the additional slack remains after he sits back. After discovering this issue, I removed the car seat from my vehicle to investigate. I was able to reproduce the problem with the seat unoccupied. After tightening the harness using the front adjustment strap, I pulled forward on the shoulder harness straps without touching or activating the harness-release button. The shoulder straps…
Electrical System · reported Oct 30, 2026
On XXX at about 10:20 PM ET, I got into my 2024 Rivian R1S, parked in my driveway at home in [XXX], to drive away. The driver display immediately showed all of the yellow warning telltales together with a critical electrical system alert, and the vehicle could not be shifted into any gear. A vehicle restart did not change anything. The vehicle could not be driven and was towed to the Rivian Service Center in [XXX], where it arrived on XXX at 53,336 miles. Rivian kept it until XXX, replaced the 12-volt battery, and updated the firmware. The repair invoice does not identify a root cause. This…
Steering · reported Jun 12, 2026
Recurring front suspension fastener and component failures causing severe asymmetric inner-shoulder tire wear and steering vibration. Vibration was reported to the manufacturer's service center from delivery (Feb 2024) and repeatedly called "normal." Jan 2025: front left hub bearing and halfshaft replaced under warranty after metal-on-metal grinding. Oct 2025: torn right front lower control arm bushing replaced under warranty; rack measurements before that repair showed front total toe 2.04 deg (spec 0.00-0.40) and rear camber -2.2 deg (spec -0.6 to -1.4); two tires worn to the wear bars on…
Vehicle Speed Control · reported May 28, 2026
Our 2024 Rivian came to a stop at a light with three cars in front of it. We have the video from a home on the street. ABout 12-15 feet behind the next car. Rivian comes to a complete stop. Sits about 5 seconds. Then car surges forward to rear end the car in front. that car hits another car and another car. THe rivian only makes direct contact to the car in front then hits aa parked car next to that one, through a 2' block wall and hits a building. No one hurt on site. TO add to the exact problem...Just prior to the vehicle coming to a stop a passenger in the front seat and a passenger in the…
Suspension · reported Apr 14, 2026
On [XXX], I was driving my Rivian R1S on [XXX] in the far left lane at highway speed on a smooth, straight road when I suddenly and completely lost control of the vehicle without warning. The vehicle swerved right, struck a vehicle in the middle lane, then veered left, spun, and collided head-on with the guardrail on the right side of the road. I was evaluated at the scene by EMT. There were no warning lamps, messages, or any symptoms of any kind prior to the failure. The loss of control was instantaneous and without any prior indication of a problem. Review of video footage captured by the…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2024 Rivian R1S have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2024 Rivian R1S: 26V-597 (back over prevention), 26V-009 (seat belts), 26V-003 (suspension), 25V-370 (seat belts), 24V-408 (air bags) and more. Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2024 Rivian R1S?

Owners report suspension problems most often (5 reports), followed by unknown or other (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 43,511 miles.

Are Rivian recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Rivian dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.