Reliability

2022 Rivian R1S Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 12 NHTSA recalls and 4 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Use Caution — 2022 Rivian R1S

The 2022 Rivian R1S has elevated complaints or recalls that warrant careful consideration. Have any open recalls resolved before purchase and inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

NHTSA Recalls

12 recalls on record

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crashes + Injuries

In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2022 Rivian R1S (12)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Rivian dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component

NHTSA #22V641000

🔧 Unknown Component

NHTSA #22V744000

🔧 Unknown Component

NHTSA #23V109000

🔧 Unknown Component

NHTSA #23V159000

🔧 Unknown Component

NHTSA #23V233000

🔧 Unknown Component

NHTSA #23V783000

🔧 Unknown Component

NHTSA #23V883000

🔧 Unknown Component

NHTSA #24V408000

🔧 Unknown Component

NHTSA #24V458000

🔧 Unknown Component

NHTSA #25V370000

Showing 10 of 12 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2022 Rivian R1S

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Air Bags

Seats

Forward Collision Avoidance

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Rivian R1S — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2022 model year is highlighted.

⚠ Years to avoid: 2023, 2025 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2016, 2017, 2018 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2022 Rivian R1S

Is the 2022 Rivian R1S reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2022 Rivian R1S has 12 recalls and 4 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How many recalls does the 2022 Rivian R1S have?

The 2022 Rivian R1S has 12 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Rivian R1S?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2022 Rivian R1S are: Air Bags, Seats, Forward Collision Avoidance. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2022 Rivian R1S safe to buy?

The 2022 Rivian R1S has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 12 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.

What year Rivian R1S should I buy?

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Rivian R1S are: 2016, 2017, 2018. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2023, 2025.

Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.