Rivian Recalls Almost 99,000 Electric Vehicles Over Rearview Camera Software IssueForbesZachary Folk, Forbes StaffUpdatedWed, September 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM UTCAdd us on GoogleToplineElectric vehicle manufacturer Rivian is recalling 98,828 electric trucks and SUVs over an issue with its rearview camera which could cause the image to "not properly display" in some circumstances when vehicles are switched into reverse, according to filings with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.The recall impacts electric trucks and SUVs with model years between 2022 and 2027.Key FactsAccording to a recall report submitted earlier this month, the problem is related to software installed on some Rivian vehicles manufactured between 2021 and 2026 that could display a notification blocking the rearview camera image.In a letter to the manufacturer, the NHTSA said this issue could "reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash."AdvertisementAdvertisementRivian is fixing the problem with a free software update, which has already been issued to a majority of the impacted vehicles, according to an NHTSA filing.In the recall report, Rivian said the company was unaware of any reports from customers about "accidents, injuries or fatalities" related to the software issue.Which Vehicles Are Impacted By The Recall?The impacted vehicles include a total of 34,088 R1T electric trucks with the model years 2022 through 2026. It also includes 62,259 R1S SUVs with the model years 2022 through 2027. Additionally, the software issue impacted a total of 2,481 newer R2 SUVs with the model year 2027.Key BackgroundProblems with rearview cameras have led to many recalls in recent years, impacting both newer electric vehicle manufacturers and legacy automakers. Over the course of the last year, Ford recalled over 254,000 SUVs over concerns with their rearview camera software, and GM recalled over 270,000 Chevrolet Malibu sedans for similar problems. In 2025, Ford recalled even more vehicles over camera problems, including about 1.45 million in the United States alone.This article was originally published on Forbes.com