Rivian recalls nearly 20,000 vehicles after assembly error

Rivian Automotive is recalling nearly 20,000 electric vehicles in the United States after discovering that a key suspension part was incorrectly assembled, according to U.S. safety regulators.

The recall affects 19,641 R1S and R1T vehicles that were previously serviced. The issue involves a rear toe link that may have been improperly reassembled, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Thursday. Rivian will replace the rear toe-link bolts at no cost to customers.

Rivian Automotive Inc and Vehicle Safety Oversight

The regulator said Rivian was aware of one crash linked to the problem. The crash resulted in minor injuries. No deaths were reported.

The recall adds to safety scrutiny around Rivian Automotive Inc, which is still working to scale production while maintaining quality standards. The company did not immediately comment beyond the filing.

Rear toe links help keep a vehicle stable while driving. If they are not assembled correctly, they can affect handling and increase crash risk.

RIVN.O Production and Delivery Performance

In 2025, Rivian produced 42,284 vehicles and delivered 42,247 vehicles. The recall affects nearly half of that annual output, based on disclosed figures.

Investors tracking RIVN.O have closely watched how the company balances growth with reliability as competition in the electric vehicles market intensifies.

NHTSA Recalls and Electric Delivery Vans

This is not Rivian’s only recent recall. Last month, NHTSA said the company was recalling 34,824 electric delivery vans. The agency said repeated misuse could damage the driver’s seat-belt pretensioner cable.

Rivian said at the time it was not aware of any injuries or incidents tied to that issue.

The latest recall underscores the pressure on EV makers to tighten manufacturing controls as production volumes rise and regulatory oversight increases.

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