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SevereNHTSA·26V625000·Announced 2026-09-29

Rivian Recalls 2027 R2 Vehicles Due to High Voltage Battery Fastener Issue

Rivian is recalling 2027 R2 vehicles because a high voltage battery fastener may be improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of drive power and increase crash risk.

What this means for you

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (improperly tightened high voltage battery fastener) that causes a loss of drive power, which the source text states increases the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

Rivian Automotive, LLC is recalling certain 2027 R2 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where a high voltage battery fastener may have been improperly tightened. This issue can result in a loss of drive power.

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. The affected vehicles are 2027 model year R2s.

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

The recalled product

Product
RIVIAN R2
Brand
RIVIAN
Manufacturer
Rivian Automotive, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Electric Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
14

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)

  • R2

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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