The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·26V003000·Announced 2026-01-05

Rivian rear toe link may have been reassembled incorrectly during service

Rivian is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1S and R1T vehicles that previously had service performed, because the toe link may have been reassembled incorrectly and the joint may separate.

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: Rubric level 4 covers structural vehicle defects: the toe link is a rear suspension link and the source states its joint may separate on a moving vehicle.

Plain-English summary

Rivian Automotive, LLC is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1S and R1T vehicles that previously had service performed. About 19,641 units are potentially affected.

The toe link may have been reassembled incorrectly during service procedures performed before March 10, 2025.

NHTSA states that the toe link joint may separate, increasing the risk of a crash.

Rivian will replace the rear toe link bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261, referencing recall number FSAM-1794, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
RIVIAN R1S, R1T
Brand
RIVIAN
Manufacturer
Rivian Automotive, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Suspension
Hazard
Affected units
19,641

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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