Rivian R1T problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 129 owner complaints and 18 recalls on file for the Rivian R1T (2022–2027). The 2022 R1T has the most serious complaints, most often about suspension.
- Complaints
- 129
- Recalls
- 18
- Model years
- 6
- Worst year
- 2022
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 R1T years to buy
Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).
- 2022 Rivian R1T — 68 complaints, 7 crashes; top problem: Suspension
- 2023 Rivian R1T — 39 complaints, 3 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Airbags
Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2023 (39 complaints).
Every Rivian R1T model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 R1T | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Acceleration & Cruise Control |
| 2026 R1T | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Airbags |
| 2025 R1T | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | Suspension |
| 2024 R1T | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | Driver Assistance & Safety Tech |
| 2023 R1T | 39 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | Airbags |
| 2022 R1T | 68 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 12 | Suspension |
Most common Rivian R1T problem areas (all years)
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech23 complaints
- Airbags20 complaints
- Suspension19 complaints
- Electrical System17 complaints
- Steering14 complaints
- Transmission & Drivetrain13 complaints
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion10 complaints
- Brakes9 complaints
- Seats & Seat Belts9 complaints
- Acceleration & Cruise Control7 complaints
Complaint trend
Rivian R1T 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: 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: 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.
Risk: A child in the front seat may be at a greater risk of injury in the event of a passenger air bag deployment during a crash.
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