Plymouth, MI – November 10, 2026 – Rivian (NYSE:RIVN) is recalling 98,828 electric pickup trucks and SUVs whose rearview camera image may not be fully visible when backing up. This augments the risk of an accident.

The following models are affected: 

• 2027 R2
• 2022 – 2027 Rivian R1S
• 2022 – 2026 Rivian R1T

NHTSA recall number is 26V597000.

Recall summary

A warning message about stability control being off may appear over the rearview camera image, partially blocking the driver’s view.

Recall risks

If the driver is not able to see what is behind the vehicle, there is a higher chance that he or she will strike the person or an object when backing up.

Other Rivian recalls and investigations

Rivian is currently under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) over allegations that some of its vehicles may become difficult to handle, as reported.

In January 2026, Rivian delivery vans were recalled due to faulty seatbelts, also as reported.

The repair

Rivian has already launched an over-the-air (OTA) software update which was deployed by most of the affected owners.

The manufacturer is encouraging drivers to update their vehicles to the latest software to remedy the issue. Letters notifying them of the safety defect are set to be mailed on November 9, 2026.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Rivian rearview camera recall affects close to 100,000 electric vehicles. To do a Rivian recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.