Rivian R1t, Rivian R1s, Rivian R2, model years 2022 to 2027. Filed by Rivian Automotive, LLC and reported to NHTSA on 16 September 2026. 98,828 vehicles potentially affected.
What the notice says 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."
Is your vehicle included? Check with your VIN at NHTSA, or ask a dealer. This page is an independent copy of the notice, kept so you can see what changed after it was published. It is not the authority, and the authority’s own text is the one to act on.
Rivian's own number for this recall: FSAM-1866. That is the number on the owner letter and on the dealer paperwork. 26V597 is the number NHTSA gave the same campaign, and the number this page is filed under. They are one recall, written two ways.
What owners ask about this recall
- Which vehicles does recall 26V597 cover?
- Rivian R1t, Rivian R1s, Rivian R2, model years 2022-2027.
- What is wrong with them?
- 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."
- What can happen if it is not put right?
- An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Is there a fix yet?
- Yes, and it is free. 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.
- What should I do now?
- Check your own vehicle by its VIN with NHTSA, which is the record to act on. Rivian calls this recall FSAM-1866, which is the number on the owner letter and the dealer paperwork.
Answered from the register this site holds. NHTSA is the record to act on.
affected
in the notice
caught
| Campaign | 26V597 |
|---|---|
| Filed by | Rivian Automotive, LLC |
| System at fault | Back Over Prevention |
| Reported to NHTSA | 16 September 2026 |
| Model years | 2022-2027 |
| Vehicles named | RIVIAN R1T, RIVIAN R1S, RIVIAN R2 |
What the notice says today
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 consequence
An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
What it said before
Nothing has changed while we have been watching. We first read this campaign on 23 September 2026 and last read it on 23 September 2026.
The copy we hold today hashes to 78d4e128ba9e14b2f2816da025897b41…, so if it is ever edited the change is provable rather than a matter of memory.
Last checked . No change has been recorded in the wording.
Official record: NHTSA campaign 26V597. Every Rivian campaign we hold: Rivian recalls.
Owners of these cars
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