2023 RIVIAN R1S
9 recalls, 129 complaints - 16 TSBs
26V009000 Jan 15, 2026
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.
26V003000 Jan 5, 2026
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
25V370000 Jun 3, 2025
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.
24V458000 Jun 20, 2024
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.
24V408000 Jun 5, 2024
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.
24V367000 May 23, 2024
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.
23V783000 Nov 21, 2023
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.
23V233000 Mar 31, 2023
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.
23V159000 Mar 9, 2023
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.
Complaint Statistics
129 total complaints
11 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 21 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 17 |
| POWER TRAIN | 15 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 15 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 9 |
| STEERING | 6 |
| AIR BAGS | 5 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 5 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 4 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 |
SUSPENSION
Aug 10, 2026
Incident date: Aug 9, 2026
I own a 2023 Rivian R1S, early production vehicle #531, with approximately 93,000 miles. While driving, I noticed the vehicle's suspension was not functioning normally. After parking, the front passenger side of the vehicle dropped significantly lower than the other side, leaving the vehicle visibl... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 30, 2026
Incident date: Jul 29, 2026
On XXX, at approximately 12:19 PM, I was in the drive-through lane at a Chick-fil-A in [XXX], with my child as a passenger. I was using one-pedal driving mode and had come to a complete stop with my foot off the accelerator. I turned briefly to hand my child an ice cream cup, and when I looked back ... Read more
Crash
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 30, 2026
Incident date: Jul 29, 2026
On XXX, at approximately 12:19 PM, I was in the drive-through lane at a Chick-fil-A in [XXX], with my child as a passenger. I was using one-pedal driving mode and had come to a complete stop with my foot off the accelerator. I turned briefly to hand my child an ice cream cup, and when I looked back ... Read more
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 30, 2026
Incident date: Jul 29, 2026
On XXX, at approximately 12:19 PM, I was in the drive-through lane at a Chick-fil-A in [XXX], with my child as a passenger. I was using one-pedal driving mode and had come to a complete stop with my foot off the accelerator. I turned briefly to hand my child an ice cream cup, and when I looked back ... Read more
Crash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 10, 2026
Incident date: Oct 1, 2025
The vehicle intermittently displays a "Stop Safely – Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon" warning message accompanied by a turtle icon while driving, most often at highway speeds above approximately 50 mph. There is no consistent pattern or condition that triggers the warning. When the warning appears, I m... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 10, 2026
Incident date: Jul 9, 2026
On XXX I picked up my vehicle from Sames Bastrop Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram ([XXX]) after a six-week repair visit (XXX). The dealer's paperwork states two open NHTSA recalls were completed on this visit: 26V-141 (liftgate hinge cover) and 26V-262 (instrument panel cluster software). The same day, when ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 6, 2026
Incident date: Jun 1, 2023
The vehicle experiences recurring, uncommanded high-speed steering "lurches" where the Lane Keep Assist (LKA) system initiates aggressive, sudden steering inputs at highway speeds (65+ mph). These inputs force the vehicle out of its lane and require immediate, significant manual driver counter-steer... Read more
STEERING
Jul 6, 2026
Incident date: Jun 1, 2023
The vehicle experiences recurring, uncommanded high-speed steering "lurches" where the Lane Keep Assist (LKA) system initiates aggressive, sudden steering inputs at highway speeds (65+ mph). These inputs force the vehicle out of its lane and require immediate, significant manual driver counter-steer... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
Jul 6, 2026
Incident date: Jun 1, 2023
The vehicle experiences recurring, uncommanded high-speed steering "lurches" where the Lane Keep Assist (LKA) system initiates aggressive, sudden steering inputs at highway speeds (65+ mph). These inputs force the vehicle out of its lane and require immediate, significant manual driver counter-steer... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 29, 2026
Incident date: Jun 29, 2026
My 2013 Equinox is experiencing the excessive oil loss without warning..this led to transmission..engine..timing failure. The car loses power jerks at slower speeds it sounds horrible and has cost a lot of money for repairs. Still don’t know if it will last much longer. This is a burden on my fami... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 10, 2026
Incident date: Jun 6, 2026
I have been having issues with my check engine light being on for about 6 months now. Took the car to Honda to get it diagnosed and was told that I needed to get spark plugs, fuel injectors, and ignition coils. Got all of that changed and the issues still remains. Had an outside mechanic take a loo... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 10, 2026
Incident date: Jun 6, 2026
This 2018 Ford Edge of 65, 775 miles was loosing antifreeze, releasing white smoke out exhaust and would throw codes of overheating issues etc. Took vehicle to Pettus Ford in Fredericktown, Missouri for diagnostic of codes. It was noted that these codes are all related and owner must get a new engin... Read more
SEATS
Jun 10, 2026
Incident date: Jun 6, 2026
Seat back falls to complete recline position and base slides forward and back. I googled it and found this has been happening since 2017 it is a safety issue. My Granddaughter was riding in the seat and it collapsed backwards. I don’t think there are a lot of these seats out there because it only ... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
May 28, 2026
Incident date: May 28, 2026
The vehicle's infotainment, driver gauge cluster and on display safety systems all fully lock up and reboot after about 30 minutes of driving. If you have highway ADAS engaged, warning sounds will occur but no display explaining the warnings. If you're using the vehicle's safety systems you sudden... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 28, 2026
Incident date: May 28, 2026
The vehicle's infotainment, driver gauge cluster and on display safety systems all fully lock up and reboot after about 30 minutes of driving. If you have highway ADAS engaged, warning sounds will occur but no display explaining the warnings. If you're using the vehicle's safety systems you sudden... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
May 28, 2026
Incident date: May 28, 2026
The vehicle's infotainment, driver gauge cluster and on display safety systems all fully lock up and reboot after about 30 minutes of driving. If you have highway ADAS engaged, warning sounds will occur but no display explaining the warnings. If you're using the vehicle's safety systems you sudden... Read more
SUSPENSION
May 28, 2026
Incident date: Mar 2, 2024
I am submitting this complaint after learning through a recent TechCrunch article regarding the NHTSA investigation PE26004 into Rivian rear suspension / rear toe link failures that my incident appears substantially similar to the failures currently under investigation. On March 2, 2024, at approxi... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 30, 2026
Incident date: Apr 22, 2026
THE ABS brake system is now making a noise that is directly related to the failure of the brake pump booster and associated parts. I only know about this as I was able to look up other people that have heard a noise coming from it and I was able to directly compare my sound to video recordings of ot... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 30, 2026
Incident date: Apr 27, 2026
Fully charged. Goes from electric to generator/gas propulsion and abruptly slowes about 1/2 speed. Very dangerous.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 30, 2026
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
ENGINE
Mar 9, 2026
Incident date: Mar 8, 2026
1. Total transmission failure. Kept up with maintenance, but I changed the transmission fluid and suddenly it just died. Transmission just gave out and it's been a fancy lawn ornament for the last 6 months. 2. God forbid I was anywhere that wasn't inside my neighborhood. If I was anywhere else the ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 5, 2026
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
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Jan 5, 2026
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
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 5, 2026
Incident date: Nov 14, 2025
Abs and traction control showing error and alert all the time.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 1, 2025
Incident date: Oct 1, 2025
Rear camera does not work quite often and I get a message that the system the rear camera is unavailable. This is a safety hazard when reversing the vehicle. Polestar stated that the new software they released a few months back would fix this but it did not fix it at all (software version 3.6.4)
STEERING
May 30, 2025
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
ENGINE
May 30, 2025
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.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 30, 2025
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 29, 2025
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
STRUCTURE:BODY
Mar 29, 2025
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
POWER TRAIN
Mar 7, 2025
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 1, 2025
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
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 25, 2025
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
POWER TRAIN
Jan 25, 2025
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
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Jan 8, 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
POWER TRAIN
Nov 20, 2024
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
POWER TRAIN
Nov 6, 2024
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
ENGINE
Nov 6, 2024
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
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 21, 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.
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Oct 21, 2024
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
ENGINE
Sep 10, 2024
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
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 26, 2024
Incident date: Aug 14, 2024
Unknown
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Aug 26, 2024
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
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Aug 26, 2024
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
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Aug 26, 2024
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
SEATS
Jul 10, 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
ENGINE
Jul 10, 2024
Incident date: Jul 8, 2024
If vehicle stalls (manual transmission), severe power loss is experienced. It appears that vehicle goes into limp mode if it stalls. Has happened on several occasions. This creates a dangerous situation as it is not possible to move quickly enough to merge, proceed through an intersection, or mainta... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 10, 2024
Incident date: Jul 8, 2024
Window regular has been replaced 2 times in 2 years.Having problems again with the same drivers side window. Costing over $600.Window keep getting off track want go up and or down. COULDN'T drve rain pouring in .Regulator replaced year 2022, 2023 now awaiting a appointment for another replacement
POWER TRAIN
Jul 6, 2024
Incident date: Jul 6, 2024
MERCEDES DEALER NOTES : 07/19/2022 CLIENT STATES STEERING IS STIFF. STARTED ABOUT 1 TO 2 MONTHS AGO AND WOULD SHOW UP ONCE AND AWHILE. WHEN IT WOULD ACT UP WOULD NOT DRIVE IT AND IT WOULD LOCK THE STEERING . THIS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES, WITH ACCIDENT HAZARD. WE DID THE BELOW WORK. ELECTRIC POWER ST... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 6, 2024
Incident date: Jul 6, 2024
MERCEDES DEALER NOTES : 07/19/2022 CLIENT STATES STEERING IS STIFF. STARTED ABOUT 1 TO 2 MONTHS AGO AND WOULD SHOW UP ONCE AND AWHILE. WHEN IT WOULD ACT UP WOULD NOT DRIVE IT AND IT WOULD LOCK THE STEERING . THIS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES, WITH ACCIDENT HAZARD. WE DID THE BELOW WORK. ELECTRIC POWER ST... 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 |
SMS Comm Out Upd
Apr 24, 2024
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
LTE Outage032224
Mar 30, 2024
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
RCA-30-24-001-1
Mar 14, 2024
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
PIN.18.001.V1
Jan 24, 2024
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
RCA-96-23-002-1
Nov 29, 2023
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
2023.42 Email 3
Nov 15, 2023
280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Customer communication regarding software update 2023.42.
2023.42 Text 2
Nov 15, 2023
280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Customer communication regarding software update 2023.42.
2023.42 Email 1
Nov 14, 2023
280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Customer communication regarding software update 2023.42.
2023.42 Email 2
Nov 14, 2023
280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Customer communication regarding software update 2023.42.
2023.42 Text 1
Nov 14, 2023
280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Customer communication regarding software update 2023.42.
RCA-78-23-005-1
Aug 9, 2023
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
RSB-10-23-001-1
Jun 14, 2023
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
RCA-34-23-002-1
May 31, 2023
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
RCA-34-23-002-1
May 31, 2023
119000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION 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
RCA-78-23-003-1
Apr 25, 2023
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
RCA-10-23-002-1
Apr 25, 2023
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.
PE26004
Opened: May 26, 2026
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, 2026).
39
Total Recalls
278
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
16
Reported Crashes
4
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths