2022–2023 Rivian R1S Exterior Lighting Recall 23V233000 (Rivian FSAM-1216)

NHTSA recall 23V233000 (Rivian recall FSAM-1216) covers about 5,030 2022–2023 Rivian R1S vehicles (exterior lighting), filed with NHTSA Mar 31, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 23V233000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

5,030
vehicles affected (potential)
2022–2023
model years
Mar 31, 2023
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Exterior lighting (back up lights)

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1S vehicles. The reverse light beam may not be visible from certain angles. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

The risk

Reduced visibility of the reverse lights increases the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

Rivian will repair or replace the reverse lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 12, 2023. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-855-748-4265. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1216.

Status: NHTSA lists Jul 12, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Rivian recall number FSAM-1216

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 23V233000 as FSAM-1216. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "FSAM-1216 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Rivian R1S2022–2023—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Mar 31, 2023
Owner notification
Jul 12, 2023
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Rivian Automotive, LLC
Safety standard (FMVSS)
108

Check your VIN for 23V233000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 23V233000 is open, call any Rivian dealer's service department and give them the recall number (23V233000 or FSAM-1216). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 23V233000?

NHTSA recall 23V233000 (Rivian recall FSAM-1216) covers about 5,030 2022–2023 Rivian R1S vehicles (exterior lighting), filed with NHTSA Mar 31, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2022-2023 R1S vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 23V233000?

NHTSA's record for 23V233000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Reduced visibility of the reverse lights increases the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 23V233000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Rivian dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 23V233000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Rivian will repair or replace the reverse lights, free of charge." NHTSA lists Jul 12, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Rivian recall number for 23V233000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as FSAM-1216. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (FSAM-1216) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 23V233000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 23V233000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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