Rivian R1s common problems
Owners of 2022–2025 Rivian R1s vehicles have filed 141 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported system is airbags (69% of categorised reports). Below is every reported problem area, ranked by real complaint volume, with recall and crash context — useful if you're researching this model before buying used.
- 141
- Owner complaints
- 36
- Recall campaigns
- 19
- Crash-related reports
- 10
- Injury reports
Most reported problem areas
By share of categorised NHTSA complaints across all 4 model years. Each links to what that system covers and its recall history.
How to read this before buying
Complaint volume is not the same as failure rate. A model that sold in large numbers, or one that has been on sale for many years, accumulates more complaints without necessarily being less reliable. Use these figures to learn which systems to inspect, not to rank one model against another.
The single most useful next step is to check the specific vehicle's recalls by VIN — a recall repair is free at any franchised dealer, but only if it has actually been done.
Recent safety events
Full timeline- Investigation opened2022 r1s
NHTSA opened investigation PE26004
Rear Toe Link May Separate
- Investigation opened2023 r1s
NHTSA opened investigation PE26004
Rear Toe Link May Separate
- Investigation opened2024 r1s
NHTSA opened investigation PE26004
Rear Toe Link May Separate
- Investigation opened2025 r1s
NHTSA opened investigation PE26004
Rear Toe Link May Separate
- Recall2022 r1s
An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2023 r1s
An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Frequently asked
- What are the most common Rivian R1s problems?
- Across 141 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for 2022–2025 Rivian R1s vehicles, the most reported systems are airbags (69%), suspension (19%), visibility (8%).
- Which Rivian R1s model year has the most complaints?
- In our index, the 2023 Rivian R1s has the most owner complaints, with 70 filed.
- Are Rivian R1s problems dangerous?
- Of the 141 complaints on record, 19 mention a crash, 1 mention a fire and 10 mention an injury. Complaint counts are not a failure rate — check the specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN.
Problems by model year
The 2023 accounts for the most complaints (70). Open any year for its full complaint and recall report.
Where this comes from
Every figure is aggregated from consumer complaints filed directly with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not forums, reviews or estimates. Component grouping uses our published taxonomy.