NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2027

Rivian R2 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 1 owner complaint for the Rivian R2, covering model year 2027. Air Bags is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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1 recall campaign on file
1 owner complaint (unverified reports to NHTSA)
1 model year with data (2027)

top component: Air Bags (1 complaint)
latest recall 26V597000 (reported Sep 16, 2026)

0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Rivian R2 complaints by model year

1 model year · NHTSA complaints

All 1 complaints are for the 2027 model year.

Rivian R2 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Rivian R2 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury	Reporting a death
2027	1	0	0	0	0

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Rivian R2 components

top 1 · NHTSA categories

Air Bags is the component named most often, in 1 complaint (100.0% of all 1).

Components named most often in Rivian R2 complaints (top 1)

Components named most often in Rivian R2 complaints (top 1)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Air Bags	1	100.0%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Rivian R2 recalls

1 campaign · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name R2, newest first. The only campaign, 26V597000, covers model year 2027.

1 recall campaign

Rivian R2 recall campaigns covering each model year
2027: 1 campaign

NHTSA campaign 26V597000
Reported Sep 16, 2026
Back Over Prevention › Software
Model year 2027
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."
Consequence:
An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
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.
Filed by Rivian Automotive, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Rivian R2 questions

4 questions

How many recalls does the Rivian R2 have?

NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall campaign for the Rivian R2, covering model year 2027. The campaign, 26V597000, was reported on September 16, 2026 and is filed under “Back over prevention”.

What is the most common Rivian R2 complaint?

Air Bags is the component named most often: 1 complaint, or 100.0% of all 1. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Rivian R2?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Rivian dealer.

How many Rivian R2 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 1 complaint, 0 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

3 models · most complaints first

The Rivian models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Rivian VIN decoder with every Rivian model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Rivian R1S 2022–2027 · 22 recalls · 166 complaints
Rivian R1T 2022–2027 · 20 recalls · 127 complaints
Rivian EDV 2022–2025 · 3 recalls · 23 complaints

All Rivian models and WMI codes Look up recalls by year

Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.