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Rivian R1s

21 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·26V009000·2026-01-15

    Rivian second-row seat belt retractor bolts may be improperly tightened

    Rivian is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1T and 2022-2026 R1S vehicles because the bolts securing the second-row seat belt retractor assemblies may be improperly tightened.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·26V003000·2026-01-05

    Rivian rear toe link may have been reassembled incorrectly during service

    Rivian is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1S and R1T vehicles that previously had service performed, because the toe link may have been reassembled incorrectly and the joint may separate.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V537000·2025-08-21

    Rivian high voltage distribution box grounding can cause power loss

    Rivian is recalling certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles because an improperly grounded connection inside the High Voltage Distribution Box may cause a loss of drive power.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V370000·2025-06-03

    2022-2025 Rivian R1T and R1S recalled for unsecured seat belt anchors

    Rivian is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1T and R1S vehicles. D-ring bolts for front seat belt anchorages may not have been properly installed, potentially failing to restrain occupants during a crash.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V408000·2024-06-05

    Rivian R1S and R1T damaged pillar clips affect airbag deployment

    Rivian is recalling certain 2022-2024 R1S and R1T vehicles. Damaged attachment clips on pillar trim panels may prevent proper side curtain airbag deployment in a crash, increasing injury risk.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V883000·2023-12-21

    2022 Rivian R1S accelerator pedal may fail to detect driver release

    The accelerator pedal in 2022 Rivian R1S and R1T vehicles may fail to detect pedal release, preventing auto-hold and park functions from activating and increasing crash risk.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V744000·2022-10-06

    2022 Rivian R1T steering knuckle fastener loose, increasing crash risk

    Rivian is recalling 2022 R1T, R1S, and EDV vehicles due to front steering knuckle fasteners that may be improperly tightened. A loose fastener could separate, causing loss of vehicle control and crash risk.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V585000·2025-09-08

    2025 Rivian R1S and R1T Recalled Due to Software Defect

    Rivian is recalling certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles because the Hands-Free Highway Assist software may fail to detect lead vehicles, increasing crash risk. A free over-the-air software update is available.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V387000·2025-06-11

    Rivian R1S and R1T front turn signals may fail to illuminate

    Rivian is recalling certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles because one or both front turn signals may fail to illuminate and flash, failing FMVSS 108. 27,882 units affected.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V085000·2025-02-13

    Rivian R1S and R1T low beams may fail in cold weather

    Rivian is recalling certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles because the headlight low beams may fail to illuminate when starting the vehicle in cold weather, failing FMVSS 108.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V827000·2024-11-01

    2025 Rivian R1S and R1T exterior lights may fail due to software

    Software in 2025 Rivian R1S and R1T vehicles may disable exterior lights when the Car Costume feature is activated, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk. Rivian released a free software update to fix the issue.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V367000·2024-05-23

    Rivian R1S R1T and EDV headlights may be improperly aimed

    Rivian is recalling certain 2023-2024 EDV, R1S and R1T vehicles because the headlights may be improperly aimed, failing FMVSS 108. 2,334 units are affected.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V319000·2024-05-09

    2024 Rivian R1S and R1T recalled due to missing airbag warning label

    Rivian is recalling 2024 R1S and R1T vehicles with missing dashboard airbag warning labels. The missing label may prevent drivers from understanding airbag safety risks to children in the front seat.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V783000·2023-11-21

    2022-2023 Rivian R1T and R1S Defroster Defogger Software Failure Recall

    A software update may have deactivated the defroster and defogger on certain 2022-2023 Rivian R1T and R1S vehicles, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk. Rivian will release a free over-the-air software update.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V233000·2023-03-31

    2022 and 2023 Rivian R1S Reverse Lights May Have Reduced Visibility

    Rivian is recalling certain 2022 and 2023 R1S vehicles because the reverse light beam may not be visible from certain angles, increasing the risk of a crash.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V159000·2023-03-09

    Rivian R1S vehicles recalled for improperly secured side curtain air bags

    Rivian is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1S vehicles because fasteners securing the side curtain air bags may be improperly secured, potentially preventing proper deployment in a crash.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V109000·2023-02-22

    2022 Rivian R1S and R1T passenger air bag deployment failure

    A faulty seat belt sensor in 2022 Rivian R1S and R1T vehicles may suppress or prevent air bag deployment during a crash. Affected owners should contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261 for a free replacement.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V641000·2022-08-25

    2022 Rivian R1T and R1S Seat Belt Anchor Attachment Recall

    Rivian is recalling certain 2022 R1T and R1S vehicles because front seat belt anchors may be inadequately attached to the B-pillar, potentially preventing proper restraint during a crash.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V686000·2024-09-13

    2025 Rivian R1S Recall: Missing Cruise Control Markings

    Rivian is recalling 33 2025 R1S vehicles because the steering column control module may be missing cruise control markings. Without proper markings, drivers may not know how to use the cruise control, potentially increasing crash risk.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V458000·2024-06-20

    Rivian R1S and R1T tire placards show incorrect maximum capacity weight

    Rivian is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1S and R1T vehicles because the maximum vehicle capacity weight value on the tire placard label is incorrect, failing FMVSS 110.

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NHTSA crash-test safety rating

Federal 5-Star Safety Rating from crash testing. This is a separate government program from the recall(s) above — a high star rating says nothing about whether a specific recall has been fixed, and a recall says nothing about crash-test performance.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), a federal crash-test program — not a recall record.

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations — 1 open

  • PE26004 Preliminary Evaluation · open · suspension:rear

Technical service bulletins

100 manufacturer service bulletins across 5 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2026: 4.8/5
  • 2025: 3.0/5 · 53 complaints · most complained-of: lighting
  • 2024: 3.7/5 · 17 complaints · most complained-of: suspension
  • 2023: 3.1/5 · 74 complaints · most complained-of: airbags
  • 2022: 3.4/5 · 4 complaints

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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