NHTSA (USA)High Risk
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts securing the second-row driver and passenger seat belt retractor assemblies may not be properly tightened, which could affect seat belt function.
This page covers 12 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2022 Rivian R1s.
69 MPGe combined
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2022 Rivian R1S has 12 recalls, the most serious involving an accelerator pedal that may not register when released, potentially failing to engage the automatic hold or park function and allowing the vehicle to roll unexpectedly, and a front suspension fastener that can loosen and separate, causing a sudden loss of steering control.
Several recalls involve occupant restraint. Front seatbelt anchors and D-ring bolts on certain vehicles may not be properly secured to the B-pillar, and second-row seatbelt retractors may also have loose mounting bolts, meaning belts on both rows could fail to hold occupants in a crash. A faulty sensor in the front passenger seatbelt system can also cause the front airbag to be suppressed or misfire. Side curtain airbags may be improperly fastened and fail to deploy correctly, and damaged trim clips on the B-pillar or C-pillar from prior service work can interfere with curtain airbag deployment as well. On the chassis side, a toe link that was reassembled incorrectly during earlier service can separate, affecting vehicle control. Two lower-severity issues round out the list: a software update that may have disabled the windshield defroster and defogger controls, and reverse lights that are not visible from certain angles.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts securing the second-row driver and passenger seat belt retractor assemblies may not be properly tightened, which could affect seat belt function.
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What the fix does
Rivian will inspect the bolts and tighten them as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear toe link may have been reassembled incorrectly during previous service work, affecting wheel alignment.
What the fix does
Rivian will replace the rear toe link bolts at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The D-ring bolts that attach one or both front seat belt anchorages may not have been installed correctly, potentially affecting seat belt security.
What the fix does
Rivian will inspect and properly secure the seat belt anchorage assemblies at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The tire placard label on the vehicle displays an incorrect maximum weight capacity value, making the vehicle non-compliant with federal tire safety standards.
What the fix does
Rivian will mail a corrected overlay tire placard label to replace the incorrect one at no charge to owners.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The attachment clips that hold the upper B-pillar and/or C-pillar trim panels may have been damaged during a service procedure, potentially causing the panels to become loose or detach.
What the fix does
Rivian will replace the affected pillar trim panels at no cost. Contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261 (recall FSAM 1464).
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The accelerator pedal may fail to sense when you release it, preventing the automatic hold and park features from activating as designed.
What the fix does
Rivian will install a software update over-the-air and replace the accelerator pedal at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
A software update may have deactivated the defroster and defogger system controls, preventing you from clearing ice and fog from your windshield.
What the fix does
Rivian will install a free over-the-air software update to restore defroster and defogger system controls.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The reverse lights may not shine brightly enough to be seen from certain angles, failing to meet federal lighting standards.
What the fix does
Rivian will repair or replace the reverse lights at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The fasteners securing the right and left side curtain airbags may not be properly secured, which could cause them to become loose or detach.
What the fix does
Dealers will secure or replace the side curtain airbags as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger seat belt has a faulty sensor that may incorrectly stay ON when it should be OFF, which can prevent the passenger air bag from deploying properly during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the front passenger seat belt system components as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolt connecting the front upper control arm to the steering knuckle may not be tight enough, potentially causing steering and suspension issues.
What the fix does
Dealers will check and tighten the steering knuckle bolt as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front seat belt anchors may not be securely attached to the B-pillar, potentially reducing their effectiveness in a crash.
What the fix does
Rivian will inspect the front seat belt assemblies and tighten the bolts as needed to ensure proper attachment.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.