2023 RIVIAN R1S

10 recalls, 133 complaints - 16 TSBs

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Defect Description

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2027 R1S, 2022-2026 R1T, and 2027 R2 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be obstructed by a notification when in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbe... Read more

Consequence

An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 9, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1866. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved... Read more

98,828 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Rivian Automotive, LLC

SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Defect Description

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.

Remedy

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.

869 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Rivian Automotive, LLC

SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Defect Description

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.

Remedy

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 sea... Read more

19,641 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Rivian Automotive, LLC

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Defect Description

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.

Remedy

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.

536 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Rivian Automotive, LLC

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Defect Description

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 ... Read more

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

666 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Rivian Automotive, LLC

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Defect Description

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.

Remedy

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.

1,723 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Rivian Automotive, LLC

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Defect Description

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."

Consequence

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

Remedy

Rivian will inspect and adjust the headlight alignment as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 28, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4264. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1445.

2,334 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Rivian Automotive, LLC

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

Defect Description

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.

Remedy

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.

1,463 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Rivian Automotive, LLC

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS

Defect Description

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 E... Read more

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

5,030 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Rivian Automotive, LLC

AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Defect Description

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.

Remedy

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.

30 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Rivian Automotive, LLC

Complaint Statistics

133 total complaints 8 crashes 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	21
ENGINE	20
POWER TRAIN	16
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	14
SERVICE BRAKES	9
AIR BAGS	6
STRUCTURE:BODY	5
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	5
STEERING	5
SUSPENSION	4

Incident date: Sep 4, 2026

The specific failed component is UNKNOWN. My 2023 Rivian R1S has experienced recurring intermittent Limited Performance/loss-of-propulsion-type events since within months of delivery. The events involve unexpected reduction of available propulsion, reduced maximum speed, warnings, restarts, system/d... Read more

Incident date: Sep 4, 2026

Incident date: Aug 11, 2026

The contact owns a 2023 Rivian R1S. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken for service, and the service tech stated that all three rear seat belts had a wire that had been severed from the buckle. Additionally, the vehicle failed to detect an occupant seated in the rear seats. The dealer stat... Read more

Incident date: Aug 9, 2026

I rented this car from Drivo on July 17th. On the 21st we noticed the tire light. When we went to the garage to get this checked the two rear tires were bald, with the wires showing through the tires. We have photos of this, and a statement from the garage that the tires were in an illegal/unroadwor... Read more

Incident date: Jul 29, 2026

COMPONENT/SYSTEM: Air Conditioning (HVAC) / Climate Control System and closed-loop refrigerant lines. The vehicle and all climate control components are available for immediate inspection. SAFETY RISK: Total loss of cooling in peak summer heat (90°F-95°F+) causes cabin temperatures to rapidly exc... Read more

Incident date: Jul 29, 2026

The electrical component is failing. I have brought in this vehicle 2 times for failed electrical issues over several years (around 2 years), and it only has 52,000 miles currently. The back up sensors no longer work, as well as warning lights for the following began to appear a year ago: collision ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 1, 2025

The contact owns a 2023 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while parked and turned off, the vehicle suddenly started independently. The contact turned off the vehicle manually. The contact stated that the failure occurred twice. The dealer was contacted, and an appointment was scheduled; howev... Read more

Incident date: Jul 9, 2026

The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2023

Rear Suspension cross- member. Extensive corrosion hidden behind stone guard trapping dirt and moisture. I would not have known the rust was there if the stone guard had not come apart from the cross member I cannot trust the safety of this vehicle until it is repaired Audi requires a dealer inspec... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2023

Incident date: Jun 29, 2026

To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally dispute a repair charge and report unacceptable service at Courtesy Kia (Mesa, AZ) regarding my vehicle. Timeline of Events: June 12, 2026: I brought my vehicle to Courtesy Kia for a mandatory software recall. Prior to this appointment, my fuel ga... Read more

Incident date: Jun 6, 2026

My Brake Vacuum Pump is broken, with oil leaking into the vacuum reservoir. The brake distance is much longer. I searched the web and found out a lot of people had the same issue.

Incident date: Jun 6, 2026

The abs module malfunctioned and there’s no replacement. It’s been on back order for a couple years

Incident date: Jun 6, 2026

My speedometer blacked out couldnt see the fuel gage or speedometer. Light flickering, auto park engages, steering wheel locks up.

Incident date: May 28, 2026

I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding my 2018 Honda Accord [VIN# [XXX] ] concerning what I believe to be a defective cylinder head or head gasket — an issue I have since learned is widely reported within the Honda owner community and is currently the subject of active class action li... Read more

Incident date: May 28, 2026

Bought used in 2026. Twice the car lost power while driving. A turtle warning light shows. Taken to Jeep dealer for repairs twice. We stopped using the electric function of the car.

Incident date: May 28, 2026

The contact owns a 2013 Buick Verano. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Service Air Bag warning light unexpectedly illuminated. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contac... Read more

Incident date: Mar 2, 2024

See attached document for complaint.

Incident date: Apr 22, 2026

The contact owns a 2023 Rivian R1S. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the message "Electrical System Fault - Contact Rivian Service Immediately - Avoid Fording" was displayed along with a picture of the vehicle in water. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagno... Read more

Incident date: Apr 27, 2026

Toe link failed on the driver rear side. My vehicle went out of control, veered over adjacent lanes, over the bike path, onto the side walk and back onto the road and side walk. I was left with a sore neck for several days, my apple watch kept trying to call 911 thinking I was in an accident. Anyo... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Nov 1, 2024

The vehicle is a 2018 Jeep Wrangler with a 3.6L engine and approximately 124,000 miles. The engine has experienced a failure involving multiple components, including suspected head gasket failure, significant oil loss with no visible external leak, low oil pressure, and engine knocking. Diagnostic ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 8, 2026

Tailgate opens randomly on numerous occasions. Sometimes it won't open after pressing the button.

Incident date: Nov 14, 2025

While driving I noticed a slight knock, about 10 miles further down the road the dash said engine has stopped pull over. No check engine or other lights were illuminated before or after this. The truck had a terrible noise when I tried to restart it, but it would not turn back on

Incident date: Nov 14, 2025

12/7/2025 at about 7:20pm and about 17518 miles: grandparent were driving home and brakes failed as grandpa was parking in the driveway. He said after applying the brakes the car keep rolling forward and hit the garage door then rolled backwards, brake did not stop backward movement for over a minut... Read more

Incident date: Nov 14, 2025

2026 Ram 1500 Big Horn - 1500 miles - At temperatures just below freezing, fan speed set to highest level and HVAC temperature set very high, the defroster was not able to prevent precipitation from freezing on the upper half of the windshield. This obscured my visibility and presented a safety ri... Read more

Incident date: Oct 1, 2025

The contact owns a 2019 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument cluster displayed a blank screen. The contact stated that the failure also occurred while reversing. In addition, the radio volume independently adjusted up and down independently, a... Read more

Incident date: May 28, 2025

Code p0014 indicates that the Bank 1 exhaust camshaft position timing was advanced beyond limits for a pre determined period of time.

Incident date: May 28, 2025

Code p0014 indicates that the Bank 1 exhaust camshaft position timing was advanced beyond limits for a pre determined period of time.

Incident date: May 28, 2025

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while reversing and turning the steering wheel to the left, the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that the power steering warning light illuminated, and the vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where... Read more

Incident date: Mar 25, 2025

Compré este carro en medio de una necesidad al dealer REAL TRUCKS AND CARS en buenas condiciones con 2000$ de downpayment y nunca me respondieron por la garantía del carro y encima tuve más de 2000$ en gastos y el día que decido cambiar el carro me llega la información de que ese carro tenía u... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Mar 25, 2025

Crash

Incident date: Feb 24, 2025

This has been going on since approximately the first of this year. Daily incidents to this date. Truck slips into neutral while driving or braking.

Incident date: Jan 18, 2024

While driving at speeds between 3-70 MPH, the vehicle will intermittently display multiple warning lamps along with having an immediate loss of motive power (go into LIMP mode). When this occurs, the car must be coasted over to the side of the road & restarted typically twice to clear all of the da... Read more

Incident date: Jan 25, 2025

Ford did issue a recall for several issues for my car, including but not limited to, problems when filling gas tank with evaporative purge system as well as cavitation of the fuel pump in high heat conditions, the doors not closing all the way or handles remaining open( not flush with rest of door) ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 25, 2025

Incident date: Jan 3, 2025

While using the summon feature from my iPhone with the Tesla application my car drove into my house causing damage. I have video of this from my camera doorbell of the incident. I work in mobile application development and was told this was user error by Tesla when it first occurred.

Crash

Incident date: Nov 20, 2024

2023 RAM 1500 v8 with e-torque system stalls while driving. The vehicle will not start after stalling. The emergency brake is engaged and other lights are on the dash. I have had this problem happen three times and each time I had the vehicle brought to the local Dodge dealer service center. The p... Read more

Incident date: Aug 27, 2024

Bought 2013 suburban brand new and in 2018, on a trip to the mountains for fall break, the car quit with no warning signs, in the middle of the night. The car would not accelerate when gas pedal was pressed and RPM gauge needle “fluctuated erratically” until car came to a complete stop in the mi... Read more

Incident date: Aug 27, 2024

Incident date: Dec 11, 2023

took in for two recalls to Serramonte ford, airbag recall fixed, braking issue not fixed due to as dealer put it, issues with computer system and was not given a timeframe to have it completed, vehicle was returned to me.

Incident date: Dec 11, 2023

I purchased my vehicle new from Rivian Automotive in November 2023. My rear tire went flat (to 4 PSI) while driving on the freeway on Dec 11, 2023. There was no warning message on the dash that my tire was even low. The truck kept swerving left and right between the lane markers like the lane assis... Read more

Incident date: Sep 6, 2024

The contact owns a 2019 BMW X5. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made abnormal sounds. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the engine oil pump needed to be replac... Read more

Incident date: Jul 16, 2024

The contact owns a 2019 Honda HR-V. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the instrument panel was flashing on and off and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic where it was... Read more

Incident date: Aug 14, 2024

Unknown

Incident date: Jul 16, 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the interior lights and headlights turned off and turned back on without driver's input. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repair... Read more

Incident date: Jul 16, 2024

Incident date: Jul 8, 2024

Mid-Drive the Airbag (SRS) light came on indicating here was a fault in the system. After some diagnostic testing it was determined that there was a fault in the Occupant detection system causing the vehicle to not activate the airbag regardless of the fact that someone was sitting in the seat. The ... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2023 RIVIAN R1S

2023 Rivian R1S SUV AWD

Category	Rating
Rollover	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk	12.7%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	Standard
Lane Departure Warning	Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2023 RIVIAN R1S

16 manufacturer communications from 15 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	6
280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE	5
010000 STEERING	2
119000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM	1
020000 SUSPENSION	1
081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY	1

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

4/24/2024 Rivian Vehicle Connectivity Outage SMS Renotification Reminder from Rivian. We noticed your vehicle is still offline. To restore connectivity, simply restart your vehiclea??s software: - Make sure your vehicle is in Park - Fi

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

On Friday, March 22, 2024, an outage affected Rivian vehicle connectivity. The outage was resolved that same day, but some vehicles may require an infotainment reset to restore full connectivity 3/22/2024 Rivian Vehicle Connectivity Outa

081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2023 and 2024 R1T and R1S vehicles that may have been built with suspect battery cells. If one or more cells were not manufactured correctly by the supplier, there is

020000 SUSPENSION

Rivian is initiating a Preliminary Information Notification (PIN) for MY2022/23 R1 vehicles. Under certain driving conditions, at low speeds (under 25 mph), when the vehicle is articulating over bumps and uneven surfaces, a chirp noise can

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2022 and 2023 R1S and R1T vehicles that may have been built with a suspect auxiliary air compressor control panel. Due to a supplier quality issue, the display may sh

280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Customer communication regarding software update 2023.42.

280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Customer communication regarding software update 2023.42.

280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Customer communication regarding software update 2023.42.

280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Customer communication regarding software update 2023.42.

280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Customer communication regarding software update 2023.42.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2023 R1T and R1S vehicles that may have been built with an improperly routed cowl harness. If this harness is improperly routed, there is a potential for this harness

010000 STEERING

Rivian is launching a technical service bulletin for some model year 2022 and 2023 R1T and R1S vehicles. In some situations, the driver may notice a slight vibration or oscillation of the steering wheel at 70 mph or above, causing a perceiv

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2022-2023 R1S and R1T vehicles that may have been built with an onboard charger that cannot charge on alternating current (AC). The part supplier shipped onboard char

119000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2022 and 2023 R1S vehicles that may have been built with the incorrect interior audio amplifier. This results in reduced audio volume or quality for passengers in the

010000 STEERING

Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2022 and 2023 R1T and R1S vehicles. On these vehicles, the steering wheel may not be properly aligned to the steering rack. This condition is noticeable to the custom

NHTSA Safety Investigations, RIVIAN R1S

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE, Open , Model Year: 2022

Rear Toe Link May Separate

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received two Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) reporting left rear toe link separation in certain Model Year (MY) 2023-2024 Rivian R1S vehicles. Both VOQs report component separation while driving, causing the vehicles to swerve across multiple lanes o... Read more

RIVIAN R1S - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the RIVIAN R1S across all model years (2022, 2027).

45 Total Recalls

290 Total Complaints

1 Investigations

14 Reported Crashes

4 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

RIVIAN R1S - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2027	1	0	View
2026	3	23	View
2025	11	89	View
2024	7	32	View
2023 (current)	10	133
2022	13	13	View

Other RIVIAN Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
R1T	47	167	View
EDV	8	23	View
R 1 T	4	1	View
R2	0	0	View
REDUNDANT R 1 T	0	0	View
RIVIAN	0	0	View

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2023 RIVIAN R1S

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2023 RIVIAN R1S

Safety Technology

Technical Service Bulletins, 2023 RIVIAN R1S

Most Affected Components

NHTSA Safety Investigations, RIVIAN R1S

RIVIAN R1S - All Years Overview

RIVIAN R1S - Year by Year

Other RIVIAN Models