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2023 Rivian R1s

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
0
of 5 stars
Recalls
9
on record
MPG
—
combined

Heavily recalled

9 safety recalls on record. Confirm with the seller that every campaign has been completed.

Recalls9
Complaints70
Safety
Fuel1 Open Investigation

Vehicle Summary

2023 Rivian R1s

9 recalls
70 complaints
0

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
9
Owner complaints
70
Complaints citing a crash
9

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised 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 We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

9 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

9 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 23V159000high

    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.

  • 23V233000high

    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."

  • 23V783000high

    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.

  • 24V367000high

    Lighting issue

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

    Rivian Automotive, LLC. (Rivian) is recalling certain 2023-2024 EDV, R1S, and R1T vehicles. The headlights may be improperly aimed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."

  • 24V408000high

    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.

  • 24V458000high

    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."

  • 25V370000high

    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.

  • 26V003000high

    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.

  • 26V009000high

    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.

Consumer complaints

70 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

70
Total
9
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries

Most reported components

  • AIR BAGS29
  • ELECTRICAL9
  • OTHER8
  • SUSPENSION6
  • BRAKES6

Notable Issues

70 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 3 reports involve injuries. 9 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

airbag concerns (warning light, deployment issues)29
electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)9
miscellaneous issues8

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Unknown
Drive type
Unknown
Engine
0L 0-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Unknown
Seats
0

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Data sources

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Common problems

Rivian R1s problems

141 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation PE26004

    Rear Toe Link May Separate

  2. Recall

    Recall 26V009000

    An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

  3. Recall

    Recall 26V003000

    The toe link joint may separate, increasing the risk of a crash.

  4. Recall

    Recall 25V370000

    An improperly secured seat belt may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

  5. Recall

    Recall 24V458000

    A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.