The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·23V233000·Announced 2023-03-31

2022 and 2023 Rivian R1S Reverse Lights May Have Reduced Visibility

Rivian is recalling certain 2022 and 2023 R1S vehicles because the reverse light beam may not be visible from certain angles, increasing the risk of a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a structural vehicle defect affecting a safety-critical system (reverse lighting) that increases crash risk. No injuries or deaths are reported in the source text, but the hazard involves a safety system defect that could lead to harm, placing it in the High category per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Rivian Automotive, LLC is recalling certain 2022 and 2023 R1S vehicles. The reverse light beam may not be visible from certain angles, which means these vehicles do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Reduced visibility of the reverse lights increases the risk of a crash. Affected owners should contact Rivian customer service at 1-855-748-4265 to schedule a free repair or replacement of the reverse lights. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 12, 2023.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for additional information. Rivian's internal recall number is FSAM-1216.

The recalled product

Product
RIVIAN R1S
Brand
RIVIAN
Manufacturer
Rivian Automotive, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Exterior Lighting / Back-Up Lights
Hazard
Affected units
5,030

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • R1S

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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