Rivian R1S problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 167 owner complaints and 22 recalls on file for the Rivian R1S (2022–2027). The 2023 R1S has the most serious complaints, most often about airbags.
- Complaints
- 167
- Recalls
- 22
- Model years
- 6
- Worst year
- 2023
Complaints by model year
Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.
Worst Rivian R1S years to buy
Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).
- 2023 Rivian R1S — 76 complaints, 10 crashes; top problem: Airbags
- 2025 Rivian R1S — 54 complaints, 5 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
- 2024 Rivian R1S — 17 complaints, 5 crashes; top problem: Suspension
Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2022 (6 complaints).
Every Rivian R1S model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 R1S | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2026 R1S | 14 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | Body & Structure |
| 2025 R1S | 54 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 11 | Driver Assistance & Safety Tech |
| 2024 R1S | 17 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 7 | Suspension |
| 2023 R1S | 76 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 10 | Airbags |
| 2022 R1S | 6 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 13 | Airbags |
Most common Rivian R1S problem areas (all years)
- Airbags37 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech30 complaints
- Electrical System29 complaints
- Seats & Seat Belts23 complaints
- Acceleration & Cruise Control16 complaints
- Brakes15 complaints
- Suspension15 complaints
- Steering12 complaints
- Lighting11 complaints
- Wheels & Tires10 complaints
Complaint trend
Rivian R1S recalls
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: 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.
Risk: Headlight failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Deactivated exterior lighting reduces the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: The driver may not know how to activate or deactivate the cruise control without the proper markings, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: Damaged pillar trim panel clips can result in improper side curtain air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Risk: Improperly aimed headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, decreasing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Without the dashboard label, operators may be unaware of the increased risks that an air bag poses to an infant or child in the front seat, increasing the risk of injury to occupants.
Risk: Failure to activate "auto-hold" or "park" can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: The inability to operate the windshield defrosting and defogging system can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Reduced visibility of the reverse lights increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: Improperly secured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Risk: Failure of the air bag to deploy as intended increases the risk of injury to the front passenger during a crash.
Risk: A loose steering knuckle fastener could separate, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An improperly secured seat belt anchor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Other Rivian models
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