Rivian R1S recall: Back Over Prevention:software
Official safety recall 26V597000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Rivian R1T | 2022 | United States |
| Rivian R1T | 2023 | United States |
| Rivian R1T | 2024 | United States |
| Rivian R1T | 2025 | United States |
| Rivian R1T | 2026 | United States |
| Rivian R1S | 2022 | United States |
| Rivian R1S | 2023 | United States |
| Rivian R1S | 2024 | United States |
| Rivian R1S | 2025 | United States |
| Rivian R1S | 2026 | United States |
The 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."
An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The official 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.