Rivian R1T

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Recalls 11

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  • Dec 2023 Vehicle Speed Control 2022 The accelerator pedal may not detect when the driver releases the pedal, failing to activate "auto-hold" or "park" as intended.

    Risk 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 were mailed January 18, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM 1342.

    Applies to Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T and R1S vehicles.

    NHTSA campaign 23V883000

  • Nov 2023 Visibility 2022 A software update may have deactivated the defroster and defogger system controls.

    Risk The inability to operate the windshield defrosting and defogging system can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1331.

    Applies to Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1T and R1S vehicles.

    NHTSA campaign 23V783000

  • Feb 2023 Seat Belts 2022 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…

    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."

    Risk 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 were mailed April 5, 2023. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1166.

    Applies to Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T and R1S vehicles.

    NHTSA campaign 23V109000

  • Oct 2022 Suspension 2022 The fastener connecting the front upper control arm and steering knuckle may have been improperly tightened.

    Risk 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 were mailed November 11, 2022. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM 997.

    Applies to Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T, R1S, and EDV vehicles.

    NHTSA campaign 22V744000

  • Aug 2022 Seat Belts 2022 The front seat belt anchors may have been inadequately attached to the B-pillar.

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

    Remedy Rivian will inspect the front seat belt assemblies and, as necessary, properly secure the bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were September 30, 2022. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-924.

    Applies to Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T and R1S vehicles.

    NHTSA campaign 22V641000

  • May 2022 Seats 2022 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…

    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."

    Risk 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 were mailed July 6, 2022. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-734-855-4345. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-651.

    Applies to Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T vehicles.

    NHTSA campaign 22V319000

Complaints 64

Owners have filed 64 complaints with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the 2022 Rivian R1T. 0 mention a fire and 7 a crash.

Suspension 15 Collision avoidance 12 Other 9 Steering 8 Electrical system 7 Powertrain 6

“In July of 2025 while driving my entire air suspension collapsed on the highway slamming the vehicle down onto it's bumpstops. Rivian covered a "fix" of this under warrant. In December the rear shock was leaking. Now in July of this year while driving the front air suspension collapsed to it's bump…”

NHTSA complaint #11748125 · 2022 model year · Suspension · Jul 2026

“The R1T has four cameras to assist the driver and provide warnings for lane changes, etc. The cameras are routinely failing while I am driving the vehicle. This started after an OTA software update. A software reset will turn the cameras back on, though they have repeatedly failed. Rivian attempted…”

NHTSA complaint #11745247 · 2022 model year · Other · Jun 2026

“Passenger front suspension failure due to failed hydraulic pump (at 67k miles), resulting in wheels rubbing against interior, making vehicle almost inoperable without placing occupants at risk. It was immediate and without warning inside vehicle. When I spoke with technician they informed me that…”

NHTSA complaint #11730236 · 2022 model year · Suspension · Apr 2026

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — official recalls and owner-filed complaints, shown as reference data, separate from KnownCars community posts. Had one of these problems yourself? Create a free account and post it.