2022 Rivian R1T recalls and problems

The 2022 Rivian R1T has 12 safety recalls and 74 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Rivian dealer.

Recalls
12
Complaints
74
Crashes / fires
7 / 0
Injuries / deaths
8 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2022 Rivian R1T vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2022 Rivian R1T recalls

Recall 26V-597: Back Over Prevention

Reported Sep 16, 2026 · 98,828 vehicles affected · Rivian Automotive, LLC

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."

Risk: An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Recall 26V-009: Seat Belts

Reported Jan 15, 2026 · 869 vehicles affected · Rivian Automotive, LLC

Problem: Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1T and 2022-2026 R1S vehicles. The bolts that secure the second-row driver and passenger side seat belt retractor assemblies may be improperly tightened.

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

Fix: Rivian will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 2, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1795.

Recall 26V-003: Suspension

Reported Jan 5, 2026 · 19,641 vehicles affected · Rivian Automotive, LLC

Problem: Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1S and R1T vehicles that previously had service performed. The toe link may have been reassembled incorrectly during service procedures performed before March 10, 2025.

Risk: The toe link joint may separate, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Rivian will replace the rear toe link bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1794. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 24, 2026.

Recall 25V-370: Seat Belts

Reported Jun 3, 2025 · 536 vehicles affected · Rivian Automotive, LLC

Problem: Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1T and R1S vehicles. The D-ring bolts for one or both front seat belt anchorage assemblies may not have been properly installed.

Risk: An improperly secured seat belt may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Fix: Rivian will inspect and properly secure the seat belt anchorage assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2025. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1681.

Recall 24V-458: Equipment

Reported Jun 20, 2024 · 666 vehicles affected · Rivian Automotive, LLC

Problem: Rivian Automotive, LLC. (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1S and R1T vehicles. The maximum vehicle capacity weight value on the tire placard label is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Rivian will mail owners a corrected overlay tire placard label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4264. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1491.

Recall 24V-408: Air Bags

Reported Jun 5, 2024 · 1,723 vehicles affected · Rivian Automotive, LLC

Problem: 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.

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

Fix: Rivian will replace the pillar trim panels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 16, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM 1464.

Recall 23V-883: Vehicle Speed Control

Reported Dec 21, 2023 · 7,873 vehicles affected · Rivian Automotive, LLC

Problem: 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.

Risk: Failure to activate "auto-hold" or "park" can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Recall 23V-783: Equipment, Visibility

Reported Nov 21, 2023 · 1,463 vehicles affected · Rivian Automotive, LLC

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

Fix: 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.

Recall 23V-109: Air Bags, Seat Belts

Reported Feb 22, 2023 · 12,716 vehicles affected · Rivian Automotive, LLC

Problem: 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."

Risk: Failure of the air bag to deploy as intended increases the risk of injury to the front passenger during a crash.

Fix: 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.

Recall 22V-744: Suspension, Steering

Reported Oct 6, 2022 · 12,212 vehicles affected · Rivian Automotive, LLC

Problem: 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.

Risk: A loose steering knuckle fastener could separate, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Recall 22V-641: Seat Belts

Reported Aug 25, 2022 · 207 vehicles affected · Rivian Automotive, LLC

Problem: Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T and R1S vehicles. 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.

Fix: 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.

Recall 22V-319: Air Bags, Seats

Reported May 10, 2022 · 473 vehicles affected · Rivian Automotive, LLC

Problem: 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."

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.

Fix: 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.

2022 Rivian R1T problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Forward Collision Avoidance17
Suspension17
Unknown or Other12
Electrical System10
Steering9
Power Train8
Back Over Prevention7
Air Bags5
Fuel/Propulsion System5
Wheels5
Lane Departure4
Seat Belts4

Most reported parts

  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 9
  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 5
  • Back Over Prevention › Rearview System Braking — 4
  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 3
  • Back Over Prevention › Warnings — 3
  • Structure › Body — 3
  • Lane Departure › Assist — 2
  • Lane Departure › Blind Spot Detection — 2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 54,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2022 Rivian R1T complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · reported Nov 8, 2026
My Rivian R1T is experiencing a recurring problem with the 12-volt battery system. Around 2023, while I was traveling in San Francisco, my vehicle displayed a warning stating that the 12V battery needed to be replaced and instructed me to keep the vehicle connected to a charger. I was concerned that the vehicle could become inoperable and leave me stranded away from home. Rivian subsequently replaced the 12V battery. I am now experiencing the same warning again. The vehicle is once again telling me there is a problem with the 12V battery and that I need to keep the vehicle connected to a…
Power Train · reported Oct 29, 2026
I was driving with items in the truck bed, including a cooler. There was wind noise, which I initially attributed to the items in the back, but it seemed to be getting louder. The truck didn't feel right. As I was traveling approximately 70 mph (with cruise control engaged), it felt like regenerative braking was occurring. There were no warnings or warning lights. I decided to exit the highway to check things out. As I slowed down, the truck decelerated much more abruptly than normal. I pulled onto the shoulder and got out. There was a burning smell that reminded me of either an electrical…
Back Over Prevention · reported Oct 23, 2026
The backup cameras and sensors stopped working after update 2026.31.0 pushed by Rivian. The camera just doesn't load anymore, and proximity sensors stopped working. Multiple soft and hard resets did not resolve.
Electrical System · reported Oct 13, 2026
When shifting into reverse, sometimes it will takes 2 or more seconds for the rear/backup camera to display on the screen. Sometimes while in reverse and the rear/backup camera is being displayed, the camera image will freeze. This may happen when the vehicle is moving or stopped. Sometimes while in reverse and the rear/backup camera is being displayed, the alignment lines on the screen will not adjust when the steering wheel is turned. This may happen whether the camera image is frozen or active.
Suspension · reported Oct 10, 2026
2022 Rivian R1T, ~102,600 mi. Front suspension dampers (hydraulic/air suspension) failing again. Front end rises under acceleration and suspension is soft. In rain the front tires lose traction during acceleration. Current parts are installed; vehicle available for inspection. Prior replaced parts were kept by Rivian; whether they still exist is UNKNOWN. SAFETY RISK: Front tires lose grip accelerating on wet roads, from a stop, merging, and turning across traffic, risking loss of steering control and a crash. On XXX the vehicle also limited itself to 50 mph without warning, a hazard in highway…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Rivian R1T have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 12 recalls for the 2022 Rivian R1T: 26V-597 (back over prevention), 26V-009 (seat belts), 26V-003 (suspension), 25V-370 (seat belts), 24V-458 (equipment) and more. Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2022 Rivian R1T?

Owners report forward collision avoidance problems most often (17 reports), followed by suspension (17). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 54,000 miles.

Are Rivian recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Rivian dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.