2022 Rivian R1t
Safety Score
65
Average
Recalls
6
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
—
Recalls (6)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-20 | 24V458000 |
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 666 | — | Details |
| 2024-06-05 | 24V408000 |
AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 1,723 | — | Details |
| 2023-02-22 | 23V109000 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 12,716 | — | Details |
| 2022-10-06 | 22V744000 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM | 12,212 | — | Details |
| 2022-08-25 | 22V641000 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 207 | — | Details |
| 2022-05-10 | 22V319000 |
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER | 473 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-12 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | 12 volt battery was replaced under warranty on date 07/08/2024 at miles 14059. Again, 12 volt battery needs to be repla… |
| 2026-04-08 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | The 2022 R1Ts has a welded subframe that is prone to cracking due to the vehicles weight. The symptoms are a metal on m… |
| 2026-04-06 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Massive damper leak. Per research online, this is happening with a lot of the same vehicles. If it fails, it will place… |
| 2026-03-22 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Yes | 1 | I was driving late night to a campsite in a very rural part of the Big Island of [XXX] , about 45 minutes from where … |
| 2026-03-18 | WHEELS | Yes | 1 | We were driving on the highway going 70 MPH when we heard a loud bang, and then the car immediately catapulted to the r… |
| 2026-03-16 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | The vehicle experienced a failure of the air suspension system, initially presenting with warnings indicating the vehic… |
| 2026-03-14 | SEAT BELTS | No | 0 | 2022 Rivian R1T, VIN [XXX] . On March 14, 2026, my service appointment at El Segundo Rivian service center [XXX] ) was… |
| 2026-02-21 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Incident Overview: In late February 2026, at approximately 114,000 miles, this 2022 Rivian R1T suffered a comprehensive… |
| 2026-02-04 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | My vehicle is subject to an active safety recall involving a rear toe bolt that Rivian has identified as potentially sh… |
| 2026-01-02 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | 2022 Rivian R1T, VIN [XXX] . Recurring suspension defects since delivery June 2022, documented across 18 service visits… |
| 2025-12-07 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | No | 0 | Initially, my instrument screen on my vehicle went black and stopped working. I had to drive roughly 10 miles home with… |
| 2025-10-28 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Passenger front suspension failure due to failed hydraulic pump (at 67k miles), resulting in wheels rubbing against int… |
| 2025-09-30 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | I was driving about 35-40mpg when the right rear toe link snapped due to inproper torquing. I believe the bolt had back… |
| 2025-09-26 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Vehicle was flagged for software update 2025.34.01. Upon installation, the software produced an error. In response to i… |
| 2025-08-31 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | while driving on 85 south warning message appeared. |
| 2025-08-31 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Vehicle lurched to a stop in a parking lot, unable to shift into gear. Warnings: “motor fault detected”, “system fault … |
| 2025-08-30 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Vehicle making excessive noise due to the half shaft. Half shaft has been changed twice in the last 3 years and still e… |
| 2025-08-29 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | Tonight starting at 7:15pm to 8:00pm vehicle switched from all lights +foglights on to daytime driving lights or parkin… |
| 2025-08-10 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | HVAC dumping water into drivers side carpet, creating mold, mildew, and slippery carpet. Vehicle was at Rivian service … |
| 2025-07-08 | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR | No | 0 | the electronic door handles are malfunctioning and not opening or staying open. when they stay in and dont present, th… |
| 2025-05-26 | WHEELS | No | 0 | Catastrophic failure of rear upper control arm / suspension resulting in temporary loss of control. Occurred driving s… |
| 2025-05-22 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Defective charge port door that has no manual release. If it gets stuck, the vehicle can no longer be charged, potentia… |
| 2025-04-30 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | The suspension system has failed three times. The entire system has been replaced by the dealership twice under warrant… |
| 2025-04-14 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | The vehicle brakes stopped working on the highway moving at 75 MPH. It felt like the brakes were locked mechanically af… |
| 2025-02-08 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | The front passenger seat sensor does not respond to a 135lb 5’9” person resulting in the airbag being disabled. This ha… |
| 2025-02-01 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Our rear passenger interior door handle stopped working today. We were unable to open the door from the inside of the c… |
| 2024-09-04 | SEAT BELTS | No | 0 | Rear center seatbelt not bolted down at manufacture. Vehicle was brought in to a Rivian service center, for an NVH comp… |
| 2024-04-12 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Rivian updated it's the dashboard screen software on or about February 7th 2024 This update introduced a Short Cuts Acc… |
| 2024-03-25 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | The front driver’s side door became stuck shut while inside the vehicle, forcing the driver to have to exit the vehicle… |
| 2024-02-28 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | No | 0 | Four to five events of phantom braking have occurred on rural roads under the following circumstances: 1) Opposing traf… |
| 2024-02-21 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | The passenger airbag does not engage for my 115 lb girlfriend. The answer from Rivian is dangerous and takes no respo… |
| 2024-02-12 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | No | 0 | When towing a trailer with my Rivian R1T on interstate 75 I set my cruise control while going with the speed of traffic… |
| 2023-11-13 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | No | 0 | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? MANY components of t… |
| 2023-09-23 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | On 9/23/23 at approximately 4:10pm, my Rivian R1T suffered a catastrophic failure of the left rear brake. After exitin… |
| 2023-09-20 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | No | 0 | Loses sight of vehicle ahead and will accelerate to set speed ignoring vehicle in front when in bends. It only seems to… |
| 2023-09-17 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | No | 0 | ACC phantom brakes on highways causing dangerous situations with vehicles following behind and also causing driver pani… |
| 2023-09-09 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Was driving through an intersection in traffic when I heard a loud explosion/metal-on-metal sound from the front driver… |
| 2023-07-07 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Recent interaction with a driver alongside my vehicle. Driver begin merging into my lane. Used horn as well as deceler… |
| 2023-07-03 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Critical battery issue, made the truck inoperable and stuck in my garage. Rivian replaced the main battery pack and the… |
| 2023-05-27 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | We purchased our Rivian two weeks ago today from a private seller, and Rivian will not transfer ownership of the truck … |
| 2023-04-23 | STEERING | No | 0 | The inner left tie rod in my truck bent and then completely snapped while I was backing out of my driveway. The tie rod… |
| 2023-03-13 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | The Rivian front passenger seat sensor is set to detect passengers that are >=120 pounds (according to the rivian servi… |
| 2023-02-01 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | I love my Rivian but . . . the headlights are LED or something, and the bulbs have a plastic cover. The bulbs do not g… |
| 2023-01-04 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | Yes | 2 | ******* DELETE VOQ ******* THIS COMPLAINT IS BEING MARKED FOR DELETION BECAUSE IT IS AN INADVERTENT DUPLICATE OF ODI# … |
| 2023-01-04 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | Yes | 2 | While preparing to pull out of a parallel street parking space in my R1T with a car 3 feet in front of me, I stepped o… |
| 2022-12-02 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | The truck was parked on a moderate slope (maybe 10-15 degrees), on a gravel driveway in slightly icy conditions. After … |
| 2022-12-01 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Glass used on windshield is weak. I've had multiple chips on the glass in the first 3000 miles of use. Seems prevalent … |
| 2022-11-26 | SEATS | No | 0 | The passenger seat has rocked back when you lean too hard into the back of the chair since taking delivery of the vehic… |
| 2022-11-09 | STEERING | No | 0 | The vehicle constantly pulls to the right, causing a completely worn tire 10k miles. Rivian states no one but them can … |
| 2022-10-18 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 1 | Truck without warning, suddenly stopped and I was on one of the busiest streets in Los Angeles at an intersection, bloc… |