NHTSA Campaign 26V597000
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
NHTSA campaign 26V597000 covers 9 year-make-model versions listed here and concerns the back over prevention: software. The repair is free.
Rivian Automotive, LLC filed the report for 26V597000 with NHTSA on September 16, 2026; the manufacturer initiated the recall.
For 26V597000, NHTSA lists up to 98,828 potentially affected vehicles, built between April 23, 2026 and August 10, 2026.
The 26V597000 report reached NHTSA 1 month after the last affected vehicle was built.
26V597000 covers 3 models from Rivian, model years 2022–2027.
By potentially affected vehicles, 26V597000 ranks 1 of 25 Rivian Automotive, LLC recalls on this site.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- 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."
- The risk
- An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The 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.
Reported September 16, 2026
Vehicles covered by 26V597000 (9)
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 26V597000, not that your own vehicle does: a campaign covers a range of VINs. A VIN check on NHTSA's lookup shows whether it is.
Newest record on this page: September 16, 2026. Data: NHTSA recall and owner-complaint files. How these figures are counted