2026 Rivian R1s Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2026 Rivian R1s.
Worst 2026 Rivian R1s Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH:EMERGENCY MECHANICAL RELEASE
SERVICE BRAKES
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2026 Rivian R1s.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH:EMERGENCY MECHANICAL RELEASE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | 2 | — | 977 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Recalls for 2026 Rivian R1s
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,738 vehicles.
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.
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
Wider context: See the full Rivian R1s reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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