- Safety
- —
- not rated
- Recalls
- 12
- on record
- MPG
- 48.6
- combined
Heavily recalled
12 safety recalls on record. Confirm with the seller that every campaign has been completed.
Vehicle Summary
2022 Rivian R1s
Before You Buy
Safety record at a glance
- Recall campaigns
- 12
- Owner complaints
- 4
- Complaints citing a crash
- 1
These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalized by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.
12 Recalls on Record
These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.
Safety recalls
12 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.
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Safety restraint issue
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T and R1S vehicles. The front seat belt anchors may have been inadequately attached to the B-pillar.
Consequence
An improperly secured seat belt anchor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Full campaign recordRemedy
Rivian will inspect the front seat belt assemblies and, as necessary, properly secure the bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were September 30, 2022. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-924.
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Suspension issue
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T, R1S, and EDV vehicles. The fastener connecting the front upper control arm and steering knuckle may have been improperly tightened.
Consequence
A loose steering knuckle fastener could separate, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Full campaign recordRemedy
Dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the steering knuckle fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 11, 2022. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM 997.
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Safety restraint issue
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T and R1S vehicles. A faulty automatic locking retractor (ALR) sensor in the front passenger seat belt system may incorrectly report as ON when it is actually OFF, causing the suppression or improper deployment of the air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence
Failure of the air bag to deploy as intended increases the risk of injury to the front passenger during a crash.
Full campaign recordRemedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the front passenger seat belt system components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2023. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1166.
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Airbag system issue
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1S vehicles. The fasteners that secure the right and left side curtain air bags may be improperly secured.
Consequence
Improperly secured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Full campaign recordRemedy
Dealers will secure or replace the side curtain air bags as necessary, free of charge. All owners have been notified and all vehicles will be repaired by March 15, 2023. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1185.
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Lighting issue
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1S vehicles. The reverse light beam may not be visible from certain angles. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence
Reduced visibility of the reverse lights increases the risk of a crash.
Full campaign recordRemedy
Rivian will repair or replace the reverse lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 12, 2023. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-855-748-4265. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1216.
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Visibility issue
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1T and R1S vehicles. A software update may have deactivated the defroster and defogger system controls.
Consequence
The inability to operate the windshield defrosting and defogging system can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Full campaign recordRemedy
Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1331.
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Vehicle speed control · accelerator pedal
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T and R1S vehicles. The accelerator pedal may not detect when the driver releases the pedal, failing to activate "auto-hold" or "park" as intended.
Consequence
Failure to activate "auto-hold" or "park" can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
Full campaign recordRemedy
Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Rivian will also replace the accelerator pedals, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM 1342.
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Airbag system issue
AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2024 R1T and R1S vehicles. The attachment clips on the upper B-pillar and/or C-pillar trim panels may have been damaged during a service procedure.
Consequence
Damaged pillar trim panel clips can result in improper side curtain air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Full campaign recordRemedy
Rivian will replace the pillar trim panels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 16, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM 1464.
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Incorrect or missing label
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Rivian Automotive, LLC. (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1S and R1T vehicles. The maximum vehicle capacity weight value on the tire placard label is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence
A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Full campaign recordRemedy
Rivian will mail owners a corrected overlay tire placard label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4264. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1491.
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Safety restraint issue
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1T and R1S vehicles. The D-ring bolts for one or both front seat belt anchorage assemblies may not have been properly installed.
Consequence
An improperly secured seat belt may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Full campaign recordRemedy
Rivian will inspect and properly secure the seat belt anchorage assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2025. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1681.
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Suspension issue
SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1S and R1T vehicles that previously had service performed. The toe link may have been reassembled incorrectly during service procedures performed before March 10, 2025.
Consequence
The toe link joint may separate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Full campaign recordRemedy
Rivian will replace the rear toe link bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1794. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 24, 2026.
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Safety restraint issue
SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1T and 2022-2026 R1S vehicles. The bolts that secure the second-row driver and passenger side seat belt retractor assemblies may be improperly tightened.
Consequence
An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Full campaign recordRemedy
Rivian will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 2, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1795.
NHTSA crash-test ratings
NHTSA holds no crash-test rating for this model year.
Not every model year is tested. A missing rating is not a poor rating.
Fuel economy & emissions
EPA figures for the 2022 Rivian R1s, with tailpipe CO₂ and class context.
48.6
City
51.6
Hwy
48.6
Comb
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,100
- Charge time
- 13 hours (240V)
How this compares
At 48.6 MPGe combined, the 2022 Rivian R1s ranks 1st of 7 standard SUVs (4WD) EPA rated for 2022 — 27.6 MPGe better than the 21 MPGe median for that group.
That places it in the upper third of its class. Fuel cost is unlikely to be the deciding factor against its direct rivals.
EPA puts annual fuel spend at about $1,100, $2,500 less than the $3,600 typical for the class. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is roughly $5,500, a $12,500 difference against a class-median vehicle.
Consumer complaints
4 owner reports filed with NHTSA.
- 4
- Total
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
Most reported components
- AIR BAGS2
- SEAT BELTS1
- ADAS1
Notable Issues
4 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 2 reports involve injuries. 1 report involves a crash.
Most reported problems
Safety timeline
Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the 2022 Rivian R1s, newest first.
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation PE26004
Rear Toe Link May Separate
- Recall
An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall
The toe link joint may separate, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
An improperly secured seat belt may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall
A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall
Damaged pillar trim panel clips can result in improper side curtain air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall
Failure to activate "auto-hold" or "park" can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
The inability to operate the windshield defrosting and defogging system can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation DP22005
Pedestrian alert sounds
- Recall
Reduced visibility of the reverse lights increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall
Improperly secured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall
Failure of the air bag to deploy as intended increases the risk of injury to the front passenger during a crash.
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation DP22005
Pedestrian alert sounds
- Recall
A loose steering knuckle fastener could separate, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
An improperly secured seat belt anchor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.
Specifications & ratings
Specifications
- Body class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Drive type
- Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 0L 0-cyl
- Fuel type
- Unknown
- Transmission
- Automatic (A1)
- Seats
- 0
Fuel economy
48.6
City
51.6
Hwy
48.6
Comb
- Annual cost
- $1,100
- Fuel
- Electricity
Explore related
Systems recalled
Safety timeline
Full timeline- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation PE26004
Rear Toe Link May Separate
- Recall
An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall
The toe link joint may separate, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
An improperly secured seat belt may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall
A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.