Rivian R2

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Official safety data

NHTSA

Recalls 2

Complaints 3

Owners have filed 3 complaints with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the Rivian R2.

Airbags 2 Electrical system 1 Brakes 1 Fuel/propulsion system 1

“Uncontrolled acceleration for approximately 50-seconds. In-cabin video shows the immediate moment of power disengagement after an upward stalk motion occurs (that controls the vehicle's drive modes). Rivian's report omitted this, despite being sent the trimmed 1-second clip (should be watched in…”

NHTSA complaint #11767515 · 2027 model year · Electrical system · Sep 2026

“My Rivian R2’s passenger airbag sensor does not properly and consistently detect a passenger weighing 102lb. It also has had prior issues with a passenger weighing 120lbs. The sensor only works when the 102lb passenger slams her body weight down on the seat and then immediately buckles in. This…”

NHTSA complaint #11767594 · 2027 model year · Airbags · Sep 2026

“I am reporting a suspected passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) malfunction in my 2027 Rivian R2, delivered September 5, 2026. Shortly after delivery, "Passenger Airbag OFF" repeatedly remained displayed with my adult passenger sitting upright and centered, with her back against the…”

NHTSA complaint #11765936 · 2027 model year · Airbags · Sep 2026

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