NHTSA 26V597000Manufacturer no. FSAM-1866
Back Over Prevention › Software
- Report received by NHTSA
- September 16, 2026
- Owner notification
- Not yet in the record
- Recall initiated by
- Manufacturer
- Units potentially affected
- 98,828 (whole campaign)
- Build dates listed for the 2027 Rivian R1S
- Not reported – August 6, 2026
- Model names in the NHTSA record
- R1S
Defect summary
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."
Safety risk
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.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V597000, filed by Rivian Automotive, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov