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NHTSA recall,

Rivian R2

The Rivian R2 has a high voltage battery fastener that may be improperly tightened, causing a loss of drive power and increasing crash risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Rivian Automotive, LLC is recalling certain 2027 R2 vehicles because a high voltage battery fastener may have been improperly tightened, causing a loss of drive power. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. The recall was reported to NHTSA on September 29, 2026, and affects 14 vehicles nationwide.

Rivian will inspect and repair the connection or replace damaged components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 28, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from November 28, 2026.
  2. Rivian will inspect and repair the connection or replace damaged components as necessary, free of charge.
  3. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 28, 2026. You may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1888. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 28, 2026.
  4. Watch your mail. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 28, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

Rivian will inspect and repair the connection or replace damaged components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 28, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1888. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 28, 2026.

Is your Rivian affected?

These models and years may be affected.

Rivian

  • R2 (2027)

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Rivian Automotive, LLC
Component
Electrical system defect
Campaign
26V625000
Vehicles affected
14
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters expected
Manufacturer's recall number
FSAM-1888
Manufacturer phone
1-888-748-4261

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 3, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)