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NHTSA Safety Recalls

2023 Rivian R1S Recalls

The 2023 Rivian R1S has 10 NHTSA safety recalls on file, the newest reported on September 16, 2026.

A recall covers a range of VINs, not every 2023 Rivian R1S. Whether a recall on your own car is still open shows only on a VIN check; recall repairs are free.

Recalls
10

NHTSA campaigns

Owner complaints
76

filed with NHTSA

Crashes reported
10

in complaints

NHTSA crash test
Not rated

On a 2023 Rivian R1S, the 17-character VIN is on the driver-side dashboard, visible through the windshield, or on the door jamb sticker.

10 recalls on the 2023 Rivian R1S

Back over prevention: software

Campaign
26V597000
Reported
September 16, 2026
Vehicles affected
up to 98,828
Risk NHTSA names
crash
Federal standard
FMVSS 111, rear visibility
Same campaign
also 2022, 2024–2025 R1S, 2 other models

26V597000: the defect, risk and fix in NHTSA's words →

Seat belts: critical fasteners

Campaign
26V009000
Reported
January 15, 2026
Vehicles affected
up to 869
Risk NHTSA names
crash and injury
Same campaign
also 2022, 2024–2025 R1S, 1 other model

26V009000: the defect, risk and fix in NHTSA's words →

Suspension: critical fasteners

Campaign
26V003000
Reported
January 5, 2026
Vehicles affected
up to 19,641
Risk NHTSA names
crash
Same campaign
also 2022, 2024–2025 R1S, 1 other model

26V003000: the defect, risk and fix in NHTSA's words →

Seat belts: front: anchorage

Campaign
25V370000
Reported
June 3, 2025
Vehicles affected
up to 536
Risk NHTSA names
crash and injury
Same campaign
also 2022, 2024–2025 R1S, 1 other model

25V370000: the defect, risk and fix in NHTSA's words →

Equipment: other: labels

Campaign
24V458000
Reported
June 20, 2024
Vehicles affected
up to 666
Risk NHTSA names
crash
Federal standard
FMVSS 110, tire selection and rims
Same campaign
also 2022 R1S, 1 other model

24V458000: the defect, risk and fix in NHTSA's words →

Air bags: critical fasteners

Campaign
24V408000
Reported
June 5, 2024
Vehicles affected
up to 1,723
Risk NHTSA names
crash and injury
Same campaign
also 2022, 2024 R1S, 1 other model

24V408000: the defect, risk and fix in NHTSA's words →

Exterior lighting: headlights

Campaign
24V367000
Reported
May 23, 2024
Vehicles affected
up to 2,334
Risk NHTSA names
crash
Federal standard
FMVSS 108, lamps and reflective devices
Same campaign
also 2024 R1S, 1 other model

24V367000: the defect, risk and fix in NHTSA's words →

Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system

Campaign
23V783000
Reported
November 21, 2023
Vehicles affected
up to 1,463
Risk NHTSA names
crash
Federal standard
FMVSS 103, windshield defrosting and defogging
Same campaign
also 2022 R1S, 1 other model

23V783000: the defect, risk and fix in NHTSA's words →

Exterior lighting: back up lights

Campaign
23V233000
Reported
March 31, 2023
Vehicles affected
up to 5,030
Risk NHTSA names
crash
Federal standard
FMVSS 108, lamps and reflective devices
Same campaign
also 2022 R1S

23V233000: the defect, risk and fix in NHTSA's words →

Air bags: side/window: curtain

Campaign
23V159000
Reported
March 9, 2023
Vehicles affected
up to 30
Risk NHTSA names
crash and injury
Same campaign
also 2022 R1S

23V159000: the defect, risk and fix in NHTSA's words →

2023 Rivian R1S complaints by year

NHTSA has received 76 owner complaints about the 2023 Rivian R1S, the newest on October 4, 2026. Of these, 10 describe a crash (13%); owners reported 3 injuries.

In complaints about the 2023 Rivian R1S, the component group named most often is the air bags (38%), followed by the electrical system (21%) and the seats (16%).

2 of the 2023 Rivian R1S's 10 recalls also concern the air bags.

Component groups named in complaints

  • Air Bags29
  • Unknown Or Other18
  • Electrical System16
  • Seats12
  • Suspension8
  • Forward Collision Avoidance7

Complaints received, by year

Complaints about the 2023 Rivian R1S received by NHTSA, by calendar year
202329
202422
20257
202618

Complaints about the 2023 Rivian R1S peaked in 2023, when NHTSA received 29.

The 76 complaints about the 2023 Rivian R1S are unverified owner reports, and a model sold in large numbers collects more of them.

Rivian R1S by model year

Other 2023 Rivian models

Newest record on this page: October 4, 2026. Data: NHTSA recall and owner-complaint files. How these figures are counted