What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2023 Rivian R1S

Typical pattern

18.8% of complaints about the 2023 Rivian R1S came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2023 vehicle — around the middle of the 177 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 1.3 yr in service. The most-reported system is air bags (29 complaints), typically at 1.3 yr.

Complaints
133
Median age at failure
1.3 yr
Median mileage
29,000 n=3
Crash / fire / tow
18.8% of reports
Safety recalls
9

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Air bags
29 reports
1.3 yr
0%
Other
17 reports
1.3 yr
11.8%
Electrical system
16 reports · 69,000 mi
1.8 yr
25%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

26V009000 2026-01-15
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.

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

26V003000 2026-01-05
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.

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

25V370000 2025-06-03
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.

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

24V458000 2024-06-20
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."

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

24V408000 2024-06-05
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.

Damaged pillar trim panel clips can result in improper side curtain air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

24V367000 2024-05-23
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."

Improperly aimed headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, decreasing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

23V783000 2023-11-21
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.

The inability to operate the windshield defrosting and defogging system can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

23V233000 2023-03-31
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."

Reduced visibility of the reverse lights increases the risk of a crash.

23V159000 2023-03-09
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.

Improperly secured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

In owners’ own words

Air bags mileage not reported 1.0 yr in service
They have set the sensors for the passenger airbag outside of the acceptable department standards. There are many instances where a person under 120 pounds does not activate the sensor and therefore the passenger airbag is not activated. I have notified the company on several occasions and not been given any response other than they are aware or it is working as intended. It is not worth someone getting hurt to create a response.
Air bags mileage not reported 1.1 yr in service
Passenger side airbag off sign stayed on while my girlfriend was sitting in the seat. She weighs about 100 pounds. When I sat in the passenger seat, the Passenger side airbag off sign turned off. I weigh about 170 pounds.
Air bags mileage not reported 1.0 yr in service
When my wife, 5 ft 5 in about ~100lbs sits in the front passenger seat (legs and feet forward in a regular up-right position), the airbag does not always turn on. It is intermittent and unpredictable when it turns on vs. off. It even turns off and on while driving. It makes us uncomfortable not knowing if she is protected in a crash. Rivian has told us it's working as expected but the photos show otherwise and they say there is nothing they can do to fix.
Electrical system mileage not reported 11 mo in service
RIVIAN CHANGED THE HORN AND NO ONE CAN HEAR ME. [XXX] Watch this video to understand. Rivian tells me there is nothing to fix because this is the new cost cutting design. Recall these ASAP INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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