Vehicle recall 23V233000 · March 31, 2023
2022-2023 Rivian R1S
The reverse light beam may not be visible from certain angles.
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 reverse light beam may not be visible from certain angles. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Consequence
- Reduced visibility of the reverse lights increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Rivian will repair or replace the reverse lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 12, 2023. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-855-748-4265. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1216.
- 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
- 23V233000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 31, 2023
- Filed by
- Rivian Automotive, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- FSAM-1216
- Owner notification
- July 12, 2023
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5,030
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Back up lights
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
Has your Rivian been repaired?
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