Rivian Recalls More Than Half Of All EVs It Has Ever Sold In AmericaAutoGuide.comAutoGuide.com News StaffWed, September 23, 2026 at 5:08 PM UTCAdd us on Googlerivian recalls more than half of all evs it has ever sold in americaRivian Automotive is issuing a safety recall covering nearly 99,000 electric vehicles due to a software glitch that can obscure the rearview camera image while reversing.The safety recall impacts 98,828 vehicles in the United States, including select 2022–2027 Rivian R1S SUVs, 2022–2026 Rivian R1T pickup trucks, and 2027 Rivian R2 crossovers.rivian recalls more than half of all evs it has ever sold in americaAccording to recall documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an on-screen safety alert or notification prompt on the center infotainment display can overlap and obstruct the rearview camera feed when the vehicle is placed in reverse.AdvertisementAdvertisementBecause the backup camera image can be partially hidden or overridden before the vehicle begins moving, the condition fails to meet the visibility requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 111, "Rear Visibility." An obstructed camera display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a backup crash or striking a pedestrian.Rivian says it is not aware of any accidents, injuries, or customer complaints associated with the defect.rivian recalls more than half of all evs it has ever sold in americaBecause the issue stems from display software logic, Rivian has developed an over-the-air (OTA) software update to resolve the problem free of charge. Vehicle owners do not need to visit a service center to receive the fix, provided their vehicle is connected to Wi-Fi or cellular networks to accept the update.Owner notification letters explaining the recall campaign are expected to be mailed on November 9, 2026.This article was written using AI and was then edited and optimized by our editorial team.Become an AutoGuide insider. Get the latest from the automotive world first by subscribing to our newsletterhere.