Rivian Automotive, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2023

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 5 safety recalls made by Rivian Automotive, LLC in 2023. See the details of the recalls below.

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December 21, 2023

(Campaign #: FSAM 1342)

Auto-Hold or Park May Not Activate as Intended

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.

NHTSA ID: 23V883000

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

# of Units Affected: 7,873

Consequence Summary:

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

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 94.59

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November 21, 2023

(Campaign #: FSAM-1331)

Deactivated Defroster and Defogger System Controls

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.

NHTSA ID: 23V783000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 1,463

Consequence Summary:

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

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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March 31, 2023

(Campaign #: FSAM-1216)

Reduced Visibility of Reverse Lights/FMVSS 108

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1S vehicles. The reverse light beam may not be visible from certain angles. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

NHTSA ID: 23V233000

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

# of Units Affected: 5,030

Consequence Summary:

Reduced visibility of the reverse lights increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Rivian will repair or replace the reverse lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 12, 2023. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-855-748-4265. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1216.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 84.4

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March 9, 2023

(Campaign #: FSAM-1185)

Side Curtain Air Bag Improperly Secured

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1S vehicles. The fasteners that secure the right and left side curtain air bags may be improperly secured.

NHTSA ID: 23V159000

Component: AIR BAGS

# of Units Affected: 30

Consequence Summary:

Improperly secured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action:

Dealers will secure or replace the side curtain air bags as necessary, free of charge. All owners have been notified and all vehicles will be repaired by March 15, 2023. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1185.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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February 22, 2023

(Campaign #: FSAM-1166)

Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Improperly/FMVSS 208

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."

NHTSA ID: 23V109000

Component: AIR BAGS

# of Units Affected: 12,716

Consequence Summary:

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

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 95.51

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