Rivian R2 Gets Its First Recall, but 96% Are Already FixedAutoblogKarl FurlongThu, September 24, 2026 at 10:30 AM UTCAdd us on GoogleAutoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.The 2027 Rivian R2 went on sale earlier this year as the EV automaker's first mainstream vehicle. Priced to compete with the best-selling Tesla Model Y, the Rivian stands out with its more traditional SUV look and rugged trimmings. It hasn't taken long for the R2 to be affected by its first recall, though, which has just been published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Affecting almost 100,000 Rivians in total, the issue is linked to a common fault in modern vehicles: The rearview camera system. From Toyota to Tesla, many automakers have struggled with software glitches that can affect the functionality of this key safety feature.Rivian Rearview Camera RecallRivian R2RivianThe total number of Rivian vehicles impacted by this recall is 99,828, split as follows:AdvertisementAdvertisement2027 Rivian R2 (2,481 units)2022-2027 Rivian R1S (62,259 units)2022-2026 Rivian R1T (34,088 units)As there aren't that many R2s on the road yet, it's no surprise that fewer units of it are affected. The recall report states that the rearview camera image may be obstructed by a notification when the driver selects reverse. That notification is displayed when the stability control system is switched off in certain drive modes. As rearview cameras are mandated in the U.S., this means the Rivian vehicles fail to comply with a federal requirement.As with most rearview camera recalls, this one has been caused by faulty software. The upside is that the fix is a relatively painless one, as affected vehicles merely require a software update to remedy the issue. Rivian isn't aware of any accidents or injuries linked to this condition.Related: The Rivian R2 Is Packed With Great Features, But These Are The BestWhat Owners Must Do Now2027 Rivian R2 interiorRivianWhile hardware-related recalls can take months to resolve, over-the-air updates can be rolled out much faster. A software update has already been released for this condition, and 95% of affected vehicles have had it installed. Rivian says that R1 vehicles are 95% updated and R2 vehicles 96% updated.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe remaining owners may contact Rivian's customer service at 1-888-748-4261 if they have any trouble with the software update. Vehicle identification numbers for impacted Rivian models will become searchable on the NHTSA's website by November 9, 2026, although by then, nearly all customers are expected to have been able to install the software update.Related: If New Car Quality is Better than Ever, Why Are Recalls Exploding?Rivian Still Building Quality ReputationRivian R2RivianIn our first drive of the Rivian R2 Performance, we noted that the vehicle felt solid and the interior was constructed from materials that felt durable. So far, the vehicle appears to suffer from fewer early quality and software issues than the older R1 models.However, Rivian clearly has some way to go before it can match legacy brands in this area. In the latest JD Power Initial Quality Study, Rivian was not officially ranked due to not meeting the study's criteria. However, JD Power still reported 246 problems per every 100 Rivian vehicles over the first 90 days of ownership. That's the worst result among all brands and significantly poorer than Tesla (149 problems per 100 vehicles) and the industry average (175 problems per 100 vehicles).AdvertisementAdvertisementAs production of the R2 ramps up, customers will be watching closely to see if the latest camera recall is an isolated misstep for the R2 or a sign that Rivian hasn't yet perfected its software.Related: 2027 Rivian R2 vs. R1S: $26,000 More Gets You 9 HP and 1 Mile Less RangeThis story was originally published by Autoblog on Sep 24, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.