Complaints by model year
Federal complaints filed against each model year of the Rivian R1S. Hover a bar for the count.
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Three most-complained-about yearsAll other years
Which years to avoid
Ranked from the same federal record. Click any year for its full file.
Years to look at twice
- 2023 Rivian R1S - 130 complaints
- 2025 Rivian R1S - 85 complaints
- 2024 Rivian R1S - 31 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
Quieter years
- 2023 Rivian R1S - 130 complaints
Fewest complaints among years with a meaningful record; the two newest model years are excluded because they have had little time to accumulate filings.
What fails, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Rivian R1S | 23 | 2 |
| 2025 Rivian R1S | 85 | 10 |
| 2024 Rivian R1S | 31 | 6 |
| 2023 Rivian R1S | 130 | 9 |
| 2022 Rivian R1S | 13 | 12 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V508000 | 2025-2026 | Exterior Lighting | Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025-2026 R1S and R1T vehicles. One or both front turn signals may fail to illuminate and flash. As such, these vehicles fail t |
| 26V009000 | 2022-2026 | Seat Belts | 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 as |
| 26V003000 | 2022-2025 | Suspension | 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 |
| 25V585000 | 2025 | Forward Collision Avoidance | Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles operating a software version prior to 2025.18.30. The Hands-Free Highway Assist (HWA) software may fa |
| 25V537000 | 2025 | Electrical System | Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles. An improperly grounded connection inside the High Voltage Distribution Box (HVDB) may cause a loss o |
| 25V387000 | 2025 | Exterior Lighting | Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles. One or both front turn signals may fail to illuminate and flash. As such, these vehicles fail to com |
| 25V370000 | 2022-2025 | Seat Belts | 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 properl |
| 25V085000 | 2025 | Exterior Lighting | Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles. The headlight low beams may fail to illuminate when starting the vehicle in cold weather. As such, t |
| 24V827000 | 2025 | Exterior Lighting | Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1T and R1S vehicles. Software version 2024.39.30 may prevent certain exterior lights from turning on when the Car Costume |
| 24V686000 | 2025 | Vehicle Speed Control | Rivian Automotive, LLC. (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1S vehicles. The steering column control module (SCCM) may be missing cruise control markings. As such, these vehicles f |
| 24V458000 | 2022-2023 | Equipment | 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, the |
| 24V408000 | 2022-2024 | Air Bags | 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 du |
| 24V367000 | 2023-2024 | Exterior Lighting | 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 |
| 24V319000 | 2024 | Equipment | Rivian Automotive, LLC. (Rivian) is recalling certain 2024 R1T and R1S vehicles. The dashboard air bag warning label may be missing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the |
| 23V883000 | 2022 | Vehicle Speed Control | 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-h |
| 23V783000 | 2022-2023 | Visibility | 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. |
| 23V233000 | 2022-2023 | Exterior Lighting | 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 w |
| 23V159000 | 2022-2023 | Air Bags | 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. |
| 23V109000 | 2022 | Seat Belts | 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 incorr |
| 22V744000 | 2022 | Suspension | 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 imprope |
| 22V641000 | 2022 | Seat Belts | 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. |