Is the Rivian R1s reliable?

The Rivian R1s has 232 NHTSA complaints, or 99.4 per 1,000 vehicles. It has an above-average crash involvement rate. The most common issue is AIR BAGS. Source: VinItel

What Rivian R1s years should I avoid?

Avoid the 2023 model year of the Rivian R1s — it has significantly more NHTSA complaints than other years. The 2023 model year alone has 110 complaints. Source: VinItel (vinitel.com)

What is the best year for the Rivian R1s?

Among Rivian R1s model years with enough on-road history, the most reliable years are 2022 (11 complaints), 2023 (110 complaints). Source: NHTSA complaints database via VinItel.

What are common Rivian R1s problems?

The most common Rivian R1s problems reported to NHTSA are: AIR BAGS (36 complaints, 5.6% crash rate); UNKNOWN OR OTHER (28 complaints, 10.7% crash rate); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (22 complaints, 13.6% crash rate); SEATS (17 complaints, 0.0% crash rate); SERVICE BRAKES (14 complaints, 57.1% crash rate). Source: VinItel

Should I buy a used Rivian R1s?

Used Rivian R1s buyers should: 1) Check our years-to-avoid list for this model. 2) Verify the specific VIN for accident history, title issues, and odometer rollbacks. The most reliable model years to look for: 2022, 2023. Free VIN check at vinitel.com.

Rivian R1s Reliability

232 NHTSA complaints (2022–2026). Complaint rate: 99.4 per 1,000 vehicles.

Severity Score

260.2

Complaints

232

Crash Rate

21.6%

Fire Rate

1.3%

Injuries

Fatalities

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Which Years to Buy & Avoid

Years auto-clustered by complaint volume relative to this model's median.

Bottom line: The Rivian R1s has consistently lower complaint volume in 2022 compared to other years.

Avoid These Years

No years with significant complaint spikes.

Average

2023

~110/yr complaints

Better Years

2022

~11/yr complaints

Too New

2024–2026

111 complaints so far

Need 3+ years on the road for reliable complaint data.

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Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA complaint count per model year

Rivian R1s — Complaints by Model YearPeak: 2023 (110)

Common Rivian R1s Problems

Most reported component complaints to NHTSA

Component	Complaints	Crash %
AIR BAGS	36	5.6%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	28	10.7%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	22	13.6%
SEATS	17	0.0%
SERVICE BRAKES	14	57.1%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	12	50.0%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS	10	70.0%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	9	0.0%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING	9	77.8%
STEERING	8	12.5%

Year-by-Year Breakdown

NHTSA complaint count per model year — click any year for full problems & recalls breakdown.

Year	Generation	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Details
2022GOOD	—	11	6	—	View →
2023	—	110	20	—	View →
2024TOO NEW	—	23	10	—	View →
2025TOO NEW	—	78	8	3	View →
2026TOO NEW	—	10	6	—	View →

Year-by-Year Breakdown

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See also: Rivian R1saccident & safety statistics from our vehicle history database.

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