CarRecallWatchThe 2026 Rivian R1S has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Forward Collision Avoidance (4 reports).
2026 Rivian R1S recalls
Rear Camera Image May Be Blocked by Alert in Reverse
A software notification can cover part of the rearview camera image while the vehicle is in reverse.
Front Turn Signals May Fail to Light or Flash
Some 2025 and 2026 Rivian R1S and R1T vehicles may have one or both front turn signals that fail to illuminate and flash.
Loose Rear Seat Belt Bolts May Weaken Crash Protection
Some Rivian R1T and R1S vehicles may have the bolts securing the second-row driver and passenger side seat belt retractor assemblies improperly tightened.
Most common 2026 Rivian R1S problems
Problem areas named in the 14 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
What owners report
While I was traveling, I suddenly got a brake light fault, turn signal fault, and front camera fault warning messages that appeared on the computer. Rear driver's side tail light/turn signal light stopped functioning and the rest of the brake lights are stuck on, including the rear third tail light while driving and when vehicle is locked/idle. Rivian had me perform soft and hard resets, but that did not solve these problems. Rivian states they are unable to assist me further until I drive it to a service center located near my home.
The contact owns a 2026 Rivian R1S. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the GPS feature on the center digital screen failed to provide the accurate miles per hour traveled as designed. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the GPS feature was delayed by approximately 2 MPH. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 500.
Within 48 hours of picking up my new 2026 Rivian R1S Dual Standard, I experienced a power steering fault while on a public roadway to where the vehicle entered a crawl mode and the power steering stopped working. The car was not steerable. I spent an hour on the phone with Rivian emergency roadside support and they had me perform a reset of the vehicle which restored the steering. However, it was still recommended by roadside service that the vehicle be looked at by the service team so it was towed to Gaithersburg service center. The problem was later identified in the system logs as a known firmware condition that is currently under investigation with no permanent fix at this time. There we
SUPPLEMENTAL COMPLAINT â This filing supplements VOQ No. XXX filed XXX for the same vehicle and incident. The original complaint contained factual inaccuracies that this filing corrects. PROPULSION FAILURE AT HIGHWAY SPEED â KNOWN DEFECT â NHTSA MFR COMMS 11026123 & 11026124 VEHICLE: 2026 Rivian R1S Dual Standard, VIN [XXX], LFP battery. Delivered XXX. ~700 miles at incident. INCIDENT XXX: Navigation showed 8% SOC buffer on arrival at destination 5 miles away â active system assurance of sufficient range. Simultaneous audible alarm and dashboard warning then fired with approximately 15-20 seconds to act at ~60 mph on busy [XXX]. Emergency pull-over executed under extreme time press
PROPULSION FAILURE AT HIGHWAY SPEED â KNOWN DEFECT â NHTSA MFR COMMS XXX & XXX VEHICLE: 2026 Rivian R1S Dual Standard, VIN [XXX], LFP battery. Delivered XXX. 702 miles at incident. INCIDENT XXX: Complete unwarned propulsion failure on [XXX] at highway speed. Dashboard showed 8% SOC immediately before failure â no warning, no alert. Vehicle lost all propulsion 5 miles from nearest charger. Stranded 7 hours. $225 out-of-pocket towing/transport costs. DEFECT: Rivian Hudson NH service (WO-000002294461, INV_20260608-150458) confirmed 13% HV battery cell capacity imbalance via diagnostics â dashboard SOC reading does not reflect actual cell capacity. Factory pre-delivery calibration defe
2026 Rivian R1S questions
Does the 2026 Rivian R1S have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2026 Rivian R1S: Rear Camera Image May Be Blocked by Alert in Reverse; Front Turn Signals May Fail to Light or Flash; Loose Rear Seat Belt Bolts May Weaken Crash Protection. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Rivian R1S?
Based on 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Forward Collision Avoidance (4), Latches/Locks/Linkages (4), Service Brakes (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2026 Rivian R1S has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.