NHTSA Service Bulletin 10213603: 2022 Rivian R1t
Official manufacturer communication context for 2022 Rivian R1t, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.
Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.
Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some 2022 R1T vehicles that may experience vibration and noise from the left rear floor due to movement in the hydraulic suspension lines. Hydraulic suspension line movement could cause the lines to vibrate and make contact with the left rear floor and HV Battery housing while the vehicle is in motion. This condition may result in a loud, noticeable noise from the left rear floor and may eventually result in damage to the hydraulic suspension lines. Damaged hydraulic suspension lines may result in a loss of hydraulic suspension pressure, resulting in noticeable suspension sag, increased body roll, and/or the vehicle may enter a reduced performance safe-state mode with limited speed. If the vehicle enters a reduced performance safe-state mode, there will be a notification displayed and a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated on the driver display. Rivian will install a vibration damper to dampen vibrations and will ensure hydraulic suspension lines are fully restrained or replaced if damaged. Rivian is launching this campaign for customer satisfaction and to ensure the quality of Rivian vehicles.
What this bulletin may mean before buying
Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.
Affected products listed in this communication
Buyer checklist
- Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
- Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
- Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
- Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
- Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.
Frequently asked questions
What is NHTSA service bulletin 10213603?
Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some 2022 R1T vehicles that may experience vibration and noise from the left rear floor due to movement in the hydraulic suspension lines. Hydraulic suspension line movement could cause the lines to vibrate and make contact with the left rear floor and HV Battery housing while the vehicle is in motion. This condition may result in a loud, noticeable noise.
Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?
No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.
How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?
Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.
Check the exact VIN before you buy
Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.
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