Vehicle recall 23V159000 · March 9, 2023
2022-2023 Rivian R1S
The fasteners that secure the right and left side curtain air bags may be improperly secured.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1S vehicles. The fasteners that secure the right and left side curtain air bags may be improperly secured.
- Consequence
- Improperly secured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will secure or replace the side curtain air bags as necessary, free of charge. All owners have been notified and all vehicles will be repaired by March 15, 2023. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1185.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V159000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 9, 2023
- Filed by
- Rivian Automotive, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- FSAM-1185
- Owner notification
- March 15, 2023
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 30
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Air bags › Side/window › Curtain; Air bags › Critical fasteners
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Rivian R1S (2022-2023): 2023, 2022
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