2026 Rivian R1s Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2026 Rivian R1s.

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Complaints
10
Crashes
6
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2026 Rivian R1s Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH:EMERGENCY MECHANICAL RELEASE

#22 complaints

SERVICE BRAKES

Avg mileage:977 mi
Crash-related:2
#31 complaints

BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2026 Rivian R1s.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH:EMERGENCY MECHANICAL RELEASE2
SERVICE BRAKES22977 mi
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS11
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL11
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS11
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL11

Recalls for 2026 Rivian R1s

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,738 vehicles.

26V009000SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
~869 affected

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.

26V009000SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
~869 affected

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.

Other Rivian R1s Years

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