2027 Rivian R2 Hit With Second Recall, This Time It's About Improperly Tightened Battery Fastener

Rivian’s R2 Recall Spotlights Quality Hurdles as EV Maker Chases Mass-Market Scale

Rivian recalled just 14 R2 SUVs after discovering under-torqued battery fasteners that could cause sudden power loss. The issue, caught by a factory worker, affects a tiny fraction of vehicles but arrives as the company posts record Q3 deliveries. No injuries reported. Repairs are free and underway.

2027 Rivian R2 Hit With Second Recall, This Time It's About Improperly Tightened Battery Fastener

Rivian's all-new R2 has landed a new recall, and this one is far more serious than a notification that covers the backup camera feed when selecting reverse. A grand total of 14 units may have left the Normal factory in Illinois with an insufficiently tightened fastener on the high-voltage battery, a condition that can result in a sudden loss of motive power. The earlier campaign, which involved software exclusively, included 2,481 un... (continu…

Rivian issues R2 recall for poorly tightened battery packs

The company says around 14 vehicles may be affected, and that it has resolved the issue on the assembly line.