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2022 Rivian R1T Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 11 NHTSA recalls and 59 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Rivian R1T

The 2022 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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Buyer Beware — 2022 Rivian R1T

The 2022 Rivian R1T shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

11
NHTSA Recalls
11 recalls on record
59
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
7
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2022 Rivian R1T (11)

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

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V319000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V641000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V744000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V109000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V783000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V883000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #24V408000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #24V458000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V370000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #26V003000

Showing 10 of 11 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2022 Rivian R1T

Based on 59 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Suspension
9
Steering
8
Forward Collision Avoidance
7
Unknown Or Other
6
Power Train
5
Air Bags
5
Structure
3
Electrical System
3
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Rivian R1T — Complaints by Year

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

2016 0 complaints 2017 0 complaints 2018 0 complaints 2019 0 complaints 2020 0 complaints 2021 0 complaints 2022 59 complaints 2023 37 complaints 2024 7 complaints 2025 9 complaints 2026 0 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2022, 2023 — 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 R1T

Is the 2022 Rivian R1T reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2022 Rivian R1T has 11 recalls and 59 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2022 Rivian R1T have?
The 2022 Rivian R1T has 11 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 R1T?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2022 Rivian R1T are: Suspension, Steering, Forward Collision Avoidance, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2022 Rivian R1T safe to buy?
The 2022 Rivian R1T has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 11 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Rivian R1T should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Rivian R1T are: 2016, 2017, 2018. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2022, 2023.
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.