Rivian recalls nearly 99,000 vehicles over rearview camera display issue

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Rivian recalls nearly 99,000 vehicles over rearview camera display issue

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Rivian Automotive is recalling 98,828 vehicles in the United States due to an obstruction issue affecting the rearview camera image, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The safety regulator announced the recall action, noting that the defect can potentially reduce the driver's visibility behind the vehicle when operating in reverse. According to NHTSA documentation, the rearview camera image may be blocked by a system notification when the vehicle is put into reverse, failing to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111. The compromised field of view increases the potential risk of a crash. The recall affects specific vehicle models and production years, including certain 2022 through 2027 R1S SUVs, 2022 through 2026 R1T pickup trucks, and 2027 R2 models. Owners of the affected vehicles are scheduled to receive formal recall notification letters starting November 9. To remedy the issue, Rivian has released an over-the-air software update to resolve the notification block on the rearview camera display free of charge.

Published 2026-09-23 08:02:12 UTC · Published by JQJO

Prepared by Neha R. · AI assisted

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Timeline

On September 23 2026 NHTSA announced the official vehicle safety recall for Rivian models.
On November 9 2026 Rivian scheduled to begin mailing formal recall notification letters to affected vehicle owners.

Why it matters

Immediate US impact: Nearly 99,000 vehicle owners across the United States are impacted by a rear visibility software defect subject to federal oversight. Possible long-term US impact: Highlights the increasing reliance on over-the-air software updates to resolve federal safety compliance issues in modern connected vehicles. Most affected groups: U.S. owners of Rivian R1S, R1T, and R2 vehicle models. Reader priority: Check vehicle identification numbers against NHTSA recall parameters and ensure over-the-air software updates are installed.

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