2023 Rivian R1S Reliability & Recall Report
Based on 10 NHTSA recalls and 76 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.
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High Reported Activity — 2023 Rivian R1S
The 2023 Rivian R1S shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.
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10
NHTSA Recalls
10 recalls on record
76
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
10
Crash Reports
In NHTSA complaints
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NHTSA Recalls — 2023 Rivian R1S (10)
All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Rivian dealer at no charge to the owner.
🔧 Air Bags: Side/Window: Curtain
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….
🔧 Exterior Lighting: Back Up Lights
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…
🔧 Visibility: Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
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…
🔧 Exterior Lighting: Headlights
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…
🔧 Air Bags: Critical Fasteners
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…
🔧 Equipment: Other: Labels
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…
🔧 Seat Belts: Front: Anchorage
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…
🔧 Suspension: Critical Fasteners
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…
🔧 Seat Belts: Critical Fasteners
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…
🔧 Back Over Prevention: Software
An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 9, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261….
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Most Common Problems — 2023 Rivian R1S
Based on 76 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.
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Rivian R1S — Complaints by Year
A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2023 model year is highlighted.
⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2023 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.
✅ Best model years: 2022, 2026 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.
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Frequently Asked Questions — 2023 Rivian R1S
Is the 2023 Rivian R1S reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2023 Rivian R1S has 10 recall campaigns and 76 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2023 Rivian R1S have?
The 2023 Rivian R1S has 10 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 2023 Rivian R1S?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2023 Rivian R1S are: Air Bags, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Suspension. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2023 Rivian R1S safe to buy?
The 2023 Rivian R1S has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 10 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: 2022, 2026. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2023.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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