Rivian recalls 20,000 R1T and R1S over rear toe-link risk
Rivian recall: service-induced rear toe link risk on 2022-2025 R1T and R1S
Rivian recalls 20,000 R1T and R1S over rear toe-link risk
Rivian recalls nearly 20,000 R1T and R1S after a crash linked to a service error on the rear toe link. See affected years, risks, and what owners should do.
2026-01-13T09:25:07+03:00
2026-01-13T09:25:07+03:00
2026-01-13T09:25:07+03:00
Rivian has run into a rare yet unsettling situation: a potentially dangerous defect surfaced not on the assembly line but during service. The company has announced a recall of nearly 20,000 electric vehicles after a confirmed crash.What’s the issueThe recall covers R1T pickups and R1S SUVs from the 2022–2025 model years. While servicing the rear toe link, Rivian technicians had, for several years, followed an outdated instruction. As a result, the assemblies might have been put together in a way that didn’t match the original factory intent.Technical and on-road risksIncorrect assembly of the joint can create uncontrolled loads. Over time, the joint may separate while the vehicle is in motion, sharply increasing the risk of losing control. According to Rivian, at least one incident has already occurred, resulting in a crash and a minor driver injury. Defects introduced in the service bay are especially troubling: owners expect a car to leave the shop safer, not more vulnerable.Scope of the recall and next stepsIn total, 19,641 vehicles are affected, including 12,610 R1T pickups and 7,031 R1S SUVs. The manufacturer estimates that about 1% may actually have the defect. Starting in late February, owners will be notified, and service centers must inspect and, if needed, replace the rear link bolts using the updated procedure. On paper, 1% seems small, but when a suspension joint is at stake, quick inspections and clear guidance matter more than statistics.
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2026
Michael Powers
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Rivian recall: service-induced rear toe link risk on 2022-2025 R1T and R1S
Rivian recalls nearly 20,000 R1T and R1S after a crash linked to a service error on the rear toe link. See affected years, risks, and what owners should do.
Michael Powers, Editor
Rivian has run into a rare yet unsettling situation: a potentially dangerous defect surfaced not on the assembly line but during service. The company has announced a recall of nearly 20,000 electric vehicles after a confirmed crash.
What’s the issue
The recall covers R1T pickups and R1S SUVs from the 2022–2025 model years. While servicing the rear toe link, Rivian technicians had, for several years, followed an outdated instruction. As a result, the assemblies might have been put together in a way that didn’t match the original factory intent.
Technical and on-road risks
Incorrect assembly of the joint can create uncontrolled loads. Over time, the joint may separate while the vehicle is in motion, sharply increasing the risk of losing control. According to Rivian, at least one incident has already occurred, resulting in a crash and a minor driver injury. Defects introduced in the service bay are especially troubling: owners expect a car to leave the shop safer, not more vulnerable.
Scope of the recall and next steps
In total, 19,641 vehicles are affected, including 12,610 R1T pickups and 7,031 R1S SUVs. The manufacturer estimates that about 1% may actually have the defect. Starting in late February, owners will be notified, and service centers must inspect and, if needed, replace the rear link bolts using the updated procedure. On paper, 1% seems small, but when a suspension joint is at stake, quick inspections and clear guidance matter more than statistics.
