Rivian Recalls

Summary

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.” 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 are expected to be mailed March 28, 2025. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian’s number for this recall is FSAM-1612.

Summary

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

Remedy

Rivian will replace the pillar trim panels, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian’s number for this recall is FSAM 1464.

Summary

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T and R1S vehicles. The accelerator pedal may not detect when the driver releases the pedal, failing to activate “auto-hold” or “park” as intended. Failure to activate “auto-hold” or “park” can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Rivian will also replace the accelerator pedals, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 16, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian’s number for this recall is FSAM 1342.

Summary

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1S vehicles. The reverse light beam may not be visible from certain angles. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.” Reduced visibility of the reverse lights increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Rivian will repair or replace the reverse lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 20, 2023. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-855-748-4265. Rivian’s number for this recall is FSAM-1216.

Summary

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T and R1S vehicles. A faulty automatic locking retractor (ALR) sensor in the front passenger seat belt system may incorrectly report as ON when it is actually OFF, causing the suppression or improper deployment of the air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Crash Protection.” Failure of the air bag to deploy as intended increases the risk of injury to the front passenger during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the front passenger seat belt system components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 8, 2023. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian’s number for this recall is FSAM-1166.

Summary

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T, R1S, and EDV vehicles. The fastener connecting the front upper control arm and steering knuckle may have been improperly tightened. A loose steering knuckle fastener could separate, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the steering knuckle fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 24, 2022. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian’s number for this recall is FSAM 997.

Summary

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T vehicles. The Occupant Classification System (OCS) may not deactivate the air bag when a child or child seat occupies the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Crash Protection.” A child in the front seat may be at a greater risk of injury in the event of a passenger air bag deployment during a crash.

Remedy

Rivian Service Centers will replace the front passenger seat, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-734-855-4345. Rivian’s number for this recall is FSAM-651.