Quick Facts:
- Recall: Rivian camera recall, NHTSA 26V-597 and Rivian FSAM-1866.
- Vehicles: 98,828 total, including 62,259 R1S, 34,088 R1T and 2,481 R2.
- Model years: R1S 2022 to 2027, R1T 2022 to 2026 and R2 2027.
- Problem: A safety alert on the center display sometimes covers the rearview image in reverse.
- Trigger: Stability control off, a stop and return to the vehicle, then reverse before you answer the alert.
- Fix: A free over-the-air update, R1 version 2026.23 or newer and R2 version 2026.31.40 or newer.
- Reports: Rivian knows of no crashes, injuries or fatalities tied to the issue.
- Your move: Check your software version, then look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Overview
The Rivian camera recall covers 98,828 R1S, R1T and R2 vehicles. Rivian issued NHTSA recall 26V-597 on Sept. 16, 2026. Specifically, a safety alert on the center display sometimes covers the rearview image when you shift into reverse. The fix is a free over-the-air software update, and Rivian reports more than 95 percent of affected vehicles already run it.
This bug needs a specific order of events. First, stability control is off in certain drive modes. Next, you leave the vehicle and come back. The display then asks whether you want to switch to a mode with stability control on. If you shift into reverse before you answer, the alert sits on top of the camera view until the vehicle starts moving.
This matters on the trail as much as in a parking lot. You back out of tight campsites, line up trailers and reverse down narrow spurs. After all, the first shift into reverse is the moment you expect a clear image. A covered screen at the first shift is the exact problem Rivian reported.
Federal rules require a rearview image when you back up, so Rivian filed a noncompliance recall. According to the filing, Rivian knows of no customer reports, accidents, injuries or fatalities tied to the issue. Rivian said it would mail owner letters on or before Nov. 9, and affected VINs become searchable in the NHTSA database the same day.
Rivian Camera Recall Key Facts
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Recall numbers | NHTSA 26V-597, Rivian FSAM-1866, Transport Canada 2026-443 |
| Issued | Sept. 16, 2026 |
| Vehicles | 98,828 total: 62,259 R1S, 34,088 R1T, 2,481 R2 |
| Model years | R1S 2022 to 2027, R1T 2022 to 2026, R2 2027 |
| Build dates | Aug. 23, 2021 to Aug. 10, 2026 |
| Standard involved | FMVSS 111, rear visibility |
| Fixed software | R1 version 2026.23 or newer, R2 version 2026.31.40 or newer |
| Cost to you | Free |
What Triggers the Rivian Camera Recall
Rivian found the condition during its own testing, according to its filing. The company spent July through September working out the trigger and the affected population. On Sept. 10, Rivian was unable to rule out a noncompliance.
The filing describes a chain of steps, and each one has to happen in order. First, you turn stability control off in certain drive modes. Then you leave the vehicle for a while and return. Next, a safety alert asks if you want to switch back to a mode with stability control on, as federal rules require.
If you shift into reverse without answering, the alert sits over the camera view. However, the image comes back as soon as the vehicle moves and speed rises above zero. You also get it back by selecting the camera page on the center display.
Rivian says a rear image missing at the start of a backing event might raise crash risk. Because you check the view before you move, the company treated the gap as a safety issue. Even so, Rivian describes the condition as rare.
Which Models the Rivian Camera Recall Covers
The Rivian camera recall spans all three Rivian models. Within it, the Rivian R1S recall alone includes 62,259 SUVs from model years 2022 to 2027. R1T pickups add 34,088 units from model years 2022 to 2026, and 2,481 R2 SUVs from model year 2027 round out the total. It is the first Rivian recall to include the R2 and Electric Vehicles reports it is the largest by vehicle count.
Build dates differ by model. R1T trucks in the recall were built from Aug. 23, 2021 to July 6, 2026, while R1S SUVs were built from March 30, 2022 to Aug. 6, 2026. R2 units were built between April 23 and Aug. 10, 2026, and every vehicle built after Aug. 10 already carries the corrected software.
If you are weighing an R2, see Rivian R2 overlanding for the 2027 trims and pricing. Do not confuse this campaign with the R2 battery fastener recall, which is NHTSA recall 26V-625 and covers 14 SUVs.
How to Check Your Software and Get the Fix
A Rivian recall check starts with your software version. The corrected software is R1 version 2026.23 or newer and R2 version 2026.31.40 or newer. Rivian released 2026.23 to the R1 on Aug. 6 and 2026.31.40 to the R2 on Sept. 4, according to the owner tracker Rivian Roamer.
Any newer number is covered too. The 2026.31 release, which brought the RivianOS 2 update to the R1 lineup, comes after 2026.23, so R1 owners on it already have the fix. Rivian encourages all owners to install the latest software over the air if they have not already.
Next, check your VIN. The NHTSA recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open campaigns for your VIN. Rivian also lists the recall by model and year on its recall information page. If your vehicle still shows an older version, call Rivian Service Support at 1-855-748-4265.
What This Means for You
If your Rivian installs updates over Wi-Fi or cellular, you are probably done. Even so, check the version, because 95 percent is not 100 percent. At the time of the filing, thousands of vehicles still ran older software.
If you run drive modes with stability control off, park at a trailhead and come back, you match the first half of the trigger. In the meantime, tap the camera page before you back out, or walk behind the rig first, which is good practice in any vehicle.
A dash cam does not replace the factory view. Still, a front and rear unit records what happens behind you while you back up, which helps after any scrape in a crowded lot. Two options with a rear camera and strong owner ratings are the VIOFO A229 Plus and the ROVE R2-4K Dual Dash Cam. Check your windshield space and mount before you buy.
Dash cams with a rear camera
Other automakers have hit the same class of bug this year. According to NHTSA filings, Tesla recalled 218,868 vehicles in late spring over a rear camera left blank after start-up. Meanwhile, Ram recalled 239,131 of its 1500 pickups in September over radio software failing to show the rearview image at all.
Final Thoughts
A software prompt on top of a reverse camera sounds small until you picture a narrow campsite at dusk. Fortunately, Rivian found the problem itself, shipped the fix before the filing, and made the update free.
Your job is short. Run a Rivian recall check, look up your VIN and let the update install. If you drive an R1S, R1T or R2 with older software, do it this week, before the owner letter arrives.
Pair the update with one habit. Before you back out of a campsite or trailhead, glance at the camera view and walk behind the rig when the spot is tight. It takes seconds, and it protects you in any vehicle, whatever its software says.
FAQ
How do I check if my Rivian is in the Rivian camera recall?
Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or check Rivian’s recall page by model and year. Also confirm your software version is R1 2026.23 or newer, or R2 2026.31.40 or newer.
Does the Rivian camera recall cost anything?
No. Rivian says the over-the-air software update is free for every affected vehicle. Most owners get it without visiting a service center.
Which Rivian models are in the recall?
The Rivian R1S recall covers 2022 to 2027 SUVs, and the same campaign covers 2022 to 2026 R1T pickups and 2027 R2 SUVs. Rivian built them between Aug. 23, 2021 and Aug. 10, 2026.
Is it safe to drive before I update?
Rivian calls the condition rare and knows of no crashes or injuries. The image returns when you select the camera page or move the vehicle. Update soon, and check your surroundings before you back up.
How do I get the rearview image back if an alert covers it?
Select the camera page on the center display. Moving the vehicle also restores the image once speed rises above zero.
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