Rivian R1S Best and Worst Years by Owner Complaints
We rank Rivian R1S model years by the number of owner complaints filed with NHTSA, from fewest to most. Complaint counts aren't failure rates: years that sold more cars, or that are older, can show more reports. We rank only model years at least five years old, because newer ones are still collecting reports.
Complaints filed by model year
Every year compared
| Most-reported component | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6 | 13 | Air bags | — | 69 |
| 2026 Still collecting reports |
14 | 3 | Forward collision avoidance | — | 67–85 |
| 2024 Still collecting reports |
17 | 7 | Suspension | — | 63–82 |
| 2025 Still collecting reports |
54 | 11 | Unknown or other | — | 68–85 |
| 2023 | 76 | 10 | Air bags | — | 63–78 |
Sources: NHTSA ODI complaints, NHTSA recalls, NHTSA NCAP, EPA; retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crashes, fires and injuries in Rivian R1S owner reports
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Typical miles at filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2025 | 54 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 76 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — |
Owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA. “Typical miles” is the median odometer reading in complaints that gave one (shown when at least 10 did). Source: NHTSA ODI complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Largest Rivian R1S recalls
- Obstructed Rearview Camera Image/FMVSS 111 (2022–2027 model years; 98,828 vehicles across all models; filed Sep 2026; 26V597000)
- Front Exterior Turn Signals May Fail/FMVSS 108 (2025 model year; 27,882 vehicles across all models; filed Jun 2025; 25V387000)
- Hands-Free Highway Assist Software May Incorrectly Identify Other Vehicles (2025 model year; 24,214 vehicles across all models; filed Sep 2025; 25V585000)
- Toe Link Joint May Separate (2022–2025 model years; 19,641 vehicles across all models; filed Jan 2026; 26V003000)
- Headlight Low Beams May Fail/FMVSS 108 (2025 model year; 17,260 vehicles across all models; filed Feb 2025; 25V085000)
All 22 Rivian R1S recall campaigns · Rivian R1S problems, recalls and mpg by year · Used car inspection checklist
What the numbers can't tell you
- Sales volume. NHTSA publishes no sales figures with complaints, so a popular year draws more reports even if each car is no worse.
- Recent years are under-counted. Owners file reports for years after purchase; the newest model years will keep growing.
- The individual car. Maintenance, mileage and repairs matter more for one used car than any model-year average. Get a pre-purchase inspection and check open recalls by VIN.
Rivian R1S years FAQ
Which Rivian R1S year has the fewest complaints?
There are not enough settled model years to compare.
Does fewer complaints mean a more reliable car?
Not necessarily. Complaint counts depend on how many cars were sold, how old they are and how many owners file reports. Use them to spot patterns worth asking about, alongside recalls, crash tests and a pre-purchase inspection.
Are there Rivian R1S years to avoid?
There are not enough settled model years to compare.
What is the most common Rivian R1S problem?
Across the model years shown, owners most often report problems with the air bags (37 of 167 complaints list it). Each model-year report breaks the complaints down by component.
How many recalls does the Rivian R1S have?
NHTSA lists 22 recall campaigns covering the Rivian R1S. See every one, with official wording and repair rates, on the Rivian R1S recall page.
Why are newer years left out of fewest and most?
Owners keep filing complaints for years after a car is sold. We mark the two newest model years as still collecting reports, and we only rank years that are at least five years old.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.