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2027 Rivian R2 Recall: A high voltage battery fastener may have been improperly tightened…

NHTSA campaign 26V625000 · Electrical System · filed Sep 29, 2026 · verified Oct 3, 2026

Units reported
14
Manufacturer
Rivian Automotive, LLC
Risk
Crash / injury
Owner letters
Expected Nov 28, 2026

The defect

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.

Check whether your specific vehicle is affected

Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.

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The fix — what to do

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.

Affected vehicles

MakeModelModel years
RivianR22027

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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 26V625000 (manufacturer number FSAM-1888). Data last verified Oct 3, 2026.