Rivian problems, complaints & recalls
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
Owners have filed 324 safety complaints with NHTSA about Rivian vehicles in our database, and Rivian has issued 25 recall campaigns. Pick a model to see its problem areas and worst model years.
- Complaints
- 324
- Recalls
- 25
- Models
- 5
Rivian models with the most complaints
All Rivian models
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls | Most complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivian R1S | 2022–2027 | 167 | 22 | 2023 |
| Rivian R1T | 2022–2027 | 129 | 18 | 2022 |
| Rivian EDV | 2022–2025 | 23 | 3 | — |
| Rivian R2 | 2027 | 4 | 2 | — |
| Rivian Redundant R 1 T | 2025 | 1 | 2 | — |
Recent Rivian recalls
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Turn signals that do not function properly increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Risk: The toe link joint may separate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A damaged seat belt pretensioner cable may not restrain the occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Risk: Failure to detect another vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: Turn signals that do not function properly, failing to indicate the driver's intention to change direction, increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: An improperly secured seat belt may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology