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2023 Rivian R1S

The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.

NHTSA data through October 2026View original NHTSA data Change vehicle

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Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.

Owner complaints
76
Received Mar 2023 to Oct 2026
Official recalls listed
10
Naming this model year; check your VIN for applicability
BrakeNews flagged problems
1
Statistical signals, not official defect findings or recalls

Owner reports

Most reported problems

  1. 1
    Passenger airbag sensor wrongly shows off22 complaints · 29% of this vehicle’s complaints
  2. 2
    Horn fails with airbag warning light7 complaints · 9.2% of this vehicle’s complaints
  3. 3
    Seat belt fails to latch or retract5 complaints · 6.6% of this vehicle’s complaints
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Official NHTSA records

Recalls to check

  • Recall #26V597000Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2027 R1S, 2022-2026 R1T, and 2027 R2 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be obstructed by a notification when in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
  • Recall #26V009000Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1T and 2022-2026 R1S vehicles. The bolts that secure the second-row driver and passenger side seat belt retractor assemblies may be improperly tightened.
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BrakeNews signals

Flagged complaint patterns

Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.

How flags are identified

Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 10 crashes, 0 fires, 3 people injured, 0 deaths.

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Where do owners report problems?

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Engine & powertrain

Brakes

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Electrical & lights

Airbags, belts & seats

Steering, suspension & tires

Body, doors & glass

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Driver assistance

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Other

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Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Complaints received about the 2023 Rivian R1S
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MonthComplaints
March 20231
April 20230
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June 20230
July 20231
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September 20235
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November 20238
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January 20261
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July 20264
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Total76

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

ProblemComplaintsShareShare ratioStatus
Passenger airbag sensor wrongly shows off2229%54.1×BrakeNews flag · First signal: Sep 2023
Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 2.1%
Horn fails with airbag warning light79.2%–
Seat belt fails to latch or retract56.6%–NHTSA recall #25V370000, #26V009000
Unintended acceleration despite braking34.0%–
Axle breaks while driving, wheel detaches34.0%–
Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed34.0%–

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

  • NHTSA recall #26V597000September 16, 202698,828 vehicles affected

    back over prevention: software

    Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2027 R1S, 2022-2026 R1T, and 2027 R2 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be obstructed by a notification when in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    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. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1866. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 9, 2026.

  • NHTSA recall #26V009000January 15, 2026869 vehicles affected

    seat belts: critical fasteners; seat belts: rear/other: retractor

    Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1T and 2022-2026 R1S vehicles. The bolts that secure the second-row driver and passenger side seat belt retractor assemblies may be improperly tightened.

    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 for this recall is FSAM-1795.

  • NHTSA recall #26V003000January 5, 202619,641 vehicles affected

    suspension: critical fasteners

    Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1S and R1T vehicles that previously had service performed. The toe link may have been reassembled incorrectly during service procedures performed before March 10, 2025.

    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 this recall is FSAM-1794. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 24, 2026.

  • NHTSA recall #25V370000June 3, 2025536 vehicles affected

    seat belts: front: anchorage

    Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1T and R1S vehicles. The D-ring bolts for one or both front seat belt anchorage assemblies may not have been properly installed.

    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 at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1681.

  • NHTSA recall #24V458000June 20, 2024666 vehicles affected

    equipment: other: labels

    Rivian Automotive, LLC. (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1S and R1T vehicles. The maximum vehicle capacity weight value on the tire placard label is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

    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 number for this recall is FSAM-1491.

  • NHTSA recall #24V408000June 5, 20241,723 vehicles affected

    air bags: critical fasteners; air bags: side/window: curtain

    Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2024 R1T and R1S vehicles. The attachment clips on the upper B-pillar and/or C-pillar trim panels may have been damaged during a service procedure.

    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 recall is FSAM 1464.

  • NHTSA recall #24V367000May 23, 20242,334 vehicles affected

    exterior lighting: headlights

    Rivian Automotive, LLC. (Rivian) is recalling certain 2023-2024 EDV, R1S, and R1T vehicles. The headlights may be improperly aimed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."

    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 number for this recall is FSAM-1445.

  • NHTSA recall #23V783000November 21, 20231,463 vehicles affected

    equipment: electrical: infotainment: software; visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system

    Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1T and R1S vehicles. A software update may have deactivated the defroster and defogger system controls.

    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 this recall is FSAM-1331.

  • NHTSA recall #23V233000March 31, 20235,030 vehicles affected

    exterior lighting: back up lights

    Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1S vehicles. The reverse light beam may not be visible from certain angles. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    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 this recall is FSAM-1216.

  • NHTSA recall #23V159000March 9, 202330 vehicles affected

    air bags: critical fasteners; air bags: side/window: curtain

    Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1S vehicles. The fasteners that secure the right and left side curtain air bags may be improperly secured.

    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. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1185.

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About this data

NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2023 Rivian R1S.

Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.

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