---
title: "RIVIAN R2 recall: Battery fastener drive-power loss"
description: Rivian R2 vehicles may lose drive power because a high-voltage
  battery fastener was not tightened correctly; Rivian will inspect the
  connection and repair it or replace damaged components without charge.
author: RecallWire Safety Desk
published: 2026-10-09T00:00:00.000Z
updated: 2026-10-09T00:00:00.000Z
editorial_status: reviewed
canonical_url: https://recallwire.news/articles/safety-recall-26v625000/
sources_checked: 2026-10-09T23:55:20.038Z
article_type: recall
manufacturer: RIVIAN
manufacturers:
  - RIVIAN
models:
  - R2
vehicles:
  - manufacturer: RIVIAN
    model: R2
    years:
      - 2027
campaigns:
  - 26V625000
campaign: 26V625000
affected: 14
source_agency: NHTSA
---

# RIVIAN R2 recall: Battery fastener drive-power loss

## Summary

Rivian R2 vehicles may lose drive power because a high-voltage battery fastener was not tightened correctly; Rivian will inspect the connection and repair it or replace damaged components without charge.

## At a glance

- Manufacturer: RIVIAN
- Vehicle: R2
- NHTSA campaigns: 26V625000
- Potentially affected: 14

> Official recall facts are attributed to NHTSA. The surrounding summary and owner guidance are RecallWire editorial work. A campaign or model match does not confirm an individual vehicle’s recall or repair status; use the [official NHTSA VIN lookup](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls).

Rivian R2 owners should note a battery-connection issue that can interrupt propulsion. The campaign provides for inspection and corrective work where needed.

## What the official recall record says

### RIVIAN: R2

An improperly tightened fastener at the high-voltage battery connection may loosen or fail to maintain the connection, leading to a loss of drive power. That loss of propulsion can increase crash risk. Rivian’s remedy calls for inspecting the connection, repairing it when necessary, or replacing damaged components at no charge.

**Owner information from the official record**

- **Owner notices:** Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 28, 2026.
- **VIN lookup timing:** Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 28, 2026.
- **Manufacturer contact:** Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261.
- **Manufacturer recall reference:** FSAM-1888

**Official record**

- **NHTSA recall ID:** 26V625000
- **Vehicles listed:** RIVIAN R2 (2027)
- **Potentially affected:** 14
- **Components:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- **Report received:** September 29, 2026
- **Owner notification:** Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 28, 2026.
- **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.
- **Safety consequence:** A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- **Remedy:** 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.

## What owners should do next

Owners can follow up with Rivian about the no-charge corrective work described in the campaign record.

A headline cannot confirm whether a particular vehicle is affected. Use the [official NHTSA recall lookup](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) with the vehicle identification number and contact the manufacturer or an authorized dealer for vehicle-specific guidance.

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- [Rivian’s 98,828-Vehicle Camera Recall Is an OTA Test](/articles/industry-2026-10-02-rivian-s-98-828-vehicle-camera-recall-is-an-ota-test/)
- [Vehicle safety campaigns involving steering, fuel tanks and visibility](/articles/monthly-recall-report-2026-09/)

## Sources

- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Safety Recall Report: Campaign 26V625000. Report received 2026-09-29.

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