2026 Rivian R1S Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2026 Rivian R1S.

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Complaints
10
per 10K Sold
17.5
US Sales
5,700
Crashes
6
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

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

Brakes

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.

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch:Emergency Mechanical Release
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Recalls for 2026 Rivian R1S

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~869 vehicles.

26V009000Seat Belts:critical Fasteners · Seat 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.

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2026 Rivian R1S — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2026 Rivian R1S reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2026 Rivian R1S has 10 NHTSA complaints, 6 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch:Emergency Mechanical Release with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2026 Rivian R1S?
Top reported problems: Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch:Emergency Mechanical Release (2 complaints); Brakes (2 complaints); Back Over Prevention: Warnings (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2026 Rivian R1S?
NHTSA complaints for the 2026 Rivian R1S include 6 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2026 Rivian R1S have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 869 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2026 Rivian R1S?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Rivian R1S reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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