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2027 Rivian R2

Recalls, crash ratings and owner complaints from NHTSA, and what they mean when you buy or insure one.

Recalls

2

Do not drive / park outside

0

Overall crash rating

Not rated

Owner complaints

5

Things to consider when insuring one

  • Battery repairs and specialist shops

    Damage near the battery pack can be expensive to repair and fewer shops are certified. Ask how a policy handles battery damage and whether it covers charging equipment at home.

2 recalls

  • NHTSA 26V625000 · Sep 29, 2026

    electrical system: propulsion system: critical fasteners

    Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2027 R2 vehicles. A high voltage battery fastener may have been improperly tightened, causing a loss of drive power.

    The risk
    A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
    The fix
    Rivian will inspect and repair the connection or replace damaged components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed 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.
  • NHTSA 26V597000 · Sep 16, 2026

    back over prevention: software

    Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2027 R1S, 2022-2026 R1T, and 2027 R2 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be obstructed by a notification when in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    The risk
    An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    The fix
    Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 9, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1866. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 9, 2026.

What owners report

5 complaints to NHTSA.

  • Air bags2
  • Service brakes2
  • Electrical system1
  • Forward collision avoidance1
  • Fuel/propulsion system1
  • Structure1
  • Vehicle speed control1

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Recalls, crash ratings and owner complaints are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), last checked Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are owners’ reports and aren’t verified by NHTSA. This page is general information, not advice about a specific vehicle or policy.