Recalls for 2022 Rivian R1t

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15 total recalls found.

DEFECT #1 - SEATS

Posted on: 2022-05-10
Description
Rivian automotive, llc (rivian) is recalling certain 2022 r1t vehicles.  The occupant classification system (ocs) may not deactivate the air bag when a child or child seat occupies the front passenger seat.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
A child in the front seat may be at a greater risk of injury in the event of a passenger air bag deployment during a crash.

Corrective Action
Rivian service centers will replace the front passenger seat, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed july 6, 2022.  Owners may contact rivian customer service at 1-734-855-4345.  Rivian's number for this recall is fsam-651.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Nhtsa. Gov

DEFECT #2 - AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Posted on: 2022-05-10
Description
Rivian automotive, llc (rivian) is recalling certain 2022 r1t vehicles.  The occupant classification system (ocs) may not deactivate the air bag when a child or child seat occupies the front passenger seat.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.  

Consequence
A child in the front seat may be at a greater risk of injury in the event of a passenger air bag deployment during a crash.

Corrective Action
Rivian service centers will replace the front passenger seat, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed july 6, 2022.  Owners may contact rivian customer service at 1-734-855-4345.  Rivian's number for this recall is fsam-651.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Nhtsa. Gov

DEFECT #3 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Posted on: 2022-08-26
Description
Rivian automotive, llc (rivian) is recalling certain 2022 r1t and r1s vehicles.  The front seat belt anchors may have been inadequately attached to the b-pillar.

Consequence
An improperly secured seat belt anchor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.  

Corrective Action
Rivian will inspect the front seat belt assemblies and, as necessary, properly secure the bolts, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were september 30, 2022.  Owners may contact rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261.  Rivian's number for this recall is fsam-924.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Nhtsa. Gov

DEFECT #4 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

Posted on: 2023-11-22
Description
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.  

Consequence
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.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Nhtsa. Gov

DEFECT #5 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE

Posted on: 2023-11-22
Description
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.  

Consequence
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.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Nhtsa. Gov

DEFECT #6 - STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

Posted on: 2022-10-06
Description
Rivian automotive, llc (rivian) is recalling certain 2022 r1t, r1s, and edv vehicles.  The fastener connecting the front upper control arm and steering knuckle may have been improperly tightened.  

Consequence
A loose steering knuckle fastener could separate, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the steering knuckle fastener, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed november 11, 2022.  Owners may contact rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261.  Rivian's number for this recall is fsam 997.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Nhtsa. Gov

DEFECT #7 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM

Posted on: 2022-10-06
Description
Rivian automotive, llc (rivian) is recalling certain 2022 r1t, r1s, and edv vehicles.  The fastener connecting the front upper control arm and steering knuckle may have been improperly tightened.  

Consequence
A loose steering knuckle fastener could separate, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the steering knuckle fastener, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed november 11, 2022.  Owners may contact rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261.  Rivian's number for this recall is fsam 997.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Nhtsa. Gov

DEFECT #8 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Posted on: 2023-02-22
Description
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.  

Consequence
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.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Nhtsa. Gov

DEFECT #9 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

Posted on: 2023-02-22
Description
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.  

Consequence
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.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Nhtsa. Gov

DEFECT #10 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Posted on: 2023-12-26
Description
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.  

Consequence
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.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Nhtsa. Gov

DEFECT #11 - AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Posted on: 2024-06-06
Description
Rivian automotive, llc (rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2024 r1t and r1s vehicles.  The attachment clips on the upper b-pillar and/or c-pillar trim panels may have been damaged during a service procedure.  

Consequence
Damaged pillar trim panel clips can result in improper side curtain air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Rivian will replace the pillar trim panels, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed july 16, 2024.  Owners may contact rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261.  Rivian's number for this recall is fsam 1464.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Nhtsa. Gov

DEFECT #12 - AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Posted on: 2024-06-06
Description
Rivian automotive, llc (rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2024 r1t and r1s vehicles.  The attachment clips on the upper b-pillar and/or c-pillar trim panels may have been damaged during a service procedure.  

Consequence
Damaged pillar trim panel clips can result in improper side curtain air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.  

Corrective Action
Rivian will replace the pillar trim panels, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed july 16, 2024.  Owners may contact rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261.  Rivian's number for this recall is fsam 1464.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Nhtsa. Gov

DEFECT #13 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Posted on: 2024-06-21
Description
Rivian automotive, llc.  (rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 r1s and r1t vehicles.  The maximum vehicle capacity weight value on the tire placard label is incorrect.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 110, tire selection and rims.  

Consequence
A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Rivian will mail owners a corrected overlay tire placard label, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed august 8, 2024.  Owners may contact rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4264.  Rivian's number for this recall is fsam-1491.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Nhtsa. Gov

DEFECT #14 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Posted on: 2025-06-04
Description
Rivian automotive, llc (rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 r1t and r1s vehicles.  The d-ring bolts for one or both front seat belt anchorage assemblies may not have been properly installed.

Consequence
An improperly secured seat belt may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action
Rivian will inspect and properly secure the seat belt anchorage assemblies as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed july 16, 2025.  Owners may contact rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261.  Rivian's number for this recall is fsam-1681.

Notes

DEFECT #15 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Posted on: 2025-06-04
Description
Rivian automotive, llc (rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 r1t and r1s vehicles.  The d-ring bolts for one or both front seat belt anchorage assemblies may not have been properly installed.

Consequence
An improperly secured seat belt may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action
Rivian will inspect and properly secure the seat belt anchorage assemblies as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed july 16, 2025.  Owners may contact rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261.  Rivian's number for this recall is fsam-1681.

Notes