2022 Rivian R1T Reliability & Recall Report
Based on 12 NHTSA recalls and 72 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.
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High Reported Activity — 2022 Rivian R1T
The 2022 Rivian R1T 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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12
NHTSA Recalls
12 recalls on record
72
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
7
Crash Reports
In NHTSA complaints
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NHTSA Recalls — 2022 Rivian R1T (12)
All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Rivian dealer at no charge to the owner.
🔧 Seats
A child in the front seat may be at a greater risk of injury in the event of a passenger air bag deployment during a crash.
Remedy: Rivian Service Centers will replace the front passenger seat, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2022. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-734-855-4345. Rivian's number…
🔧 Seat Belts: Front: Anchorage
An improperly secured seat belt anchor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Rivian will inspect the front seat belt assemblies and, as necessary, properly secure the bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were September 30, 2022. Owners may contact Rivian customer…
🔧 Suspension: Front: Control Arm: Upper Arm
A loose steering knuckle fastener could separate, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the steering knuckle fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 11, 2022. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261….
🔧 Seat Belts: Front: Retractor
Failure of the air bag to deploy as intended increases the risk of injury to the front passenger during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front passenger seat belt system components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2023. Owners may contact Rivian customer…
🔧 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…
🔧 Vehicle Speed Control: Accelerator Pedal
Failure to activate "auto-hold" or "park" can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Rivian will also replace the accelerator pedals, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian…
🔧 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…
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Most Common Problems — 2022 Rivian R1T
Based on 72 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.
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Rivian R1T — Complaints by Year
A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2022 model year is highlighted.
⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2022 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.
✅ Best model years: 2024, 2025, 2026 — 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 12 recall campaigns and 72 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 2022 Rivian R1T have?
The 2022 Rivian R1T 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 R1T?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2022 Rivian R1T are: Suspension, Steering, Unknown Or Other, Forward Collision Avoidance. 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 12 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: 2024, 2025, 2026. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2022.
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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