Model year 2027 · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2027 Rivian R2: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2027 Rivian R2 at 99–105 MPGe combined with 307–330 miles of EPA-rated range across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 5 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
2
EPA combined MPGe
99–105
NHTSA overall rating
—
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Rivian dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2027 Rivian R2 recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2027 Rivian R2, newest first.
Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2027 R2 vehicles. A high voltage battery fastener may have been improperly tightened, causing a loss of drive power.
Risk
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Rivian will inspect and repair the connection or replace damaged components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 28, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1888. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 28, 2026.
Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2027 R1S, 2022-2026 R1T, and 2027 R2 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be obstructed by a notification when in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk
An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 9, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1866. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 9, 2026.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2027 Rivian R2 fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2027 Rivian R2 crash-test ratings
We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2027 Rivian R2 (checked Oct 26, 2026). NHTSA does not test every model every year; see nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2027 Rivian R2 owner complaints
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2027 Rivian R2, most recently on Oct 19, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2027 Rivian R2 complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Air bags
2
Service brakes
2
Electrical system
1
Forward collision avoidance: Adaptive cruise control
1
Fuel/propulsion system
1
Structure: Body
1
Vehicle speed control
1
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
