RIVIAN R2 recall: Battery fastener drive-power loss
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.
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 with the vehicle identification number and contact the manufacturer or an authorized dealer for vehicle-specific guidance.
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Sources used for this report.
References checked October 9, 2026.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Safety Recall Report: Campaign 26V625000. Report received September 29, 2026. Accessed October 9, 2026.
To check a specific vehicle, use the official NHTSA VIN recall lookup.
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