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2027 Rivian R1S

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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+1 complaint in 30 days
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Sep 16, 2026
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2027 Rivian R1S, most frequently naming the interior & seats category. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 1 manufacturer communication is on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Interior & seats1100.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
26V597000

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Sep 16, 2026
98,828 units potentially affected
The 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."
The risk: An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: 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.
Rivian Automotive, LLCManufacturer number FSAM-1866View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Interior & seats
Filed Oct 31, 2026

I am reporting a potential safety defect involving the front passenger seat mounting assembly on my 2027 Rivian R1S. While removing the front passenger seat to access the 12V battery, the front-right floor-mounted captive nut detached from the vehicle’s mounting structure as I loosened the seat bolt. The nut spun freely, preventing bolt removal. I had to cut the bolt, and the detached nut fell into the cavity beneath the floor. During reinstallation, a second captive nut at the front-left floor mounting point also detached while tightening the bolt with a standard hand wrench. The bolt initially turned normally before encountering resistance. No torque measurement was available. Two separate captive nuts have now failed, leaving the passenger seat improperly secured to the vehicle floor and creating a significant occupant safety concern, particularly during a collision. I am concerned about the integrity of the captive nut attachments and whether this represents a manufacturing or assembly defect. The cause has not yet been determined. I request that NHTSA investigate whether similar seat anchorage failures affect other Rivian R1S vehicles. I am also requesting a manufacturer-approved structural repair and engineering evaluation from Rivian.

NHTSA ID
11774898
Incident
Oct 31, 2026

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

RCA-68-26-001-1

Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2027 R1S vehicles built with captain chairs that may have been built with faulty cup holders. Over time, the cup holder may not open properly. Rivian will replace the 2nd row seat captain chair cup holders. Rivian is launching this campaign for customer satisfaction and to ensure the quality of Rivian vehicles.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Rivian R1S by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2027Viewing110—
2026143065.3
20255511163.7
2024197170.4
20237610166.2
20226132—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.