2022 Rivian R1S accelerator pedal may fail to detect driver release
The accelerator pedal in 2022 Rivian R1S and R1T vehicles may fail to detect pedal release, preventing auto-hold and park functions from activating and increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: This recall involves a critical vehicle safety defect affecting the accelerator pedal system. The failure to detect pedal release can cause unintended vehicle movement and increase crash risk. Although no injuries have been reported, the defect in a safety-critical control system warrants a Severe classification.
Plain-English summary
Rivian Automotive, LLC is recalling certain 2022 R1S and R1T vehicles due to a defect in the accelerator pedal system. The accelerator pedal may fail to detect when the driver releases it.
Failure to detect pedal release prevents the vehicle's auto-hold and park functions from activating as intended. This can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
Approximately 7,873 vehicles are affected. Rivian has released an over-the-air software update and will replace affected accelerator pedals at no cost. Owner notification began January 18, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- 2022 RIVIAN R1S
- Brand
- RIVIAN
- Manufacturer
- Rivian Automotive, LLC
- Hazard
- accelerator-pedal-malfunction
- unintended-vehicle-movement
- Affected units
- 7,873
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 (2)
- R1S
- R1T
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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