Is the Rivian R1t reliable?

The Rivian R1t has 177 NHTSA complaints, or 78.4 per 1,000 vehicles. Its crash involvement rate is moderate. The most common issue is AIR BAGS. Source: VinItel

What Rivian R1t years should I avoid?

Avoid the 2022 model year of the Rivian R1t — it has significantly more NHTSA complaints than other years. The 2022 model year alone has 92 complaints. Source: VinItel (vinitel.com)

What is the best year for the Rivian R1t?

Among Rivian R1t model years with enough on-road history, the most reliable years are 2023 (59 complaints), 2022 (92 complaints). Source: NHTSA complaints database via VinItel.

What are common Rivian R1t problems?

The most common Rivian R1t problems reported to NHTSA are: AIR BAGS (19 complaints, 0.0% crash rate); SUSPENSION (16 complaints, 6.2% crash rate); UNKNOWN OR OTHER (15 complaints, 0.0% crash rate); FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (12 complaints, 33.3% crash rate); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (12 complaints, 0.0% crash rate). Source: VinItel

Should I buy a used Rivian R1t?

Used Rivian R1t 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: 2023, 2022. Free VIN check at vinitel.com.

Rivian R1t Reliability

177 NHTSA complaints (2022–2026). Complaint rate: 78.4 per 1,000 vehicles.

Severity Score

216.7

Complaints

177

Crash Rate

13.6%

Fire Rate

1.1%

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 R1t has fairly consistent complaint patterns across model years.

Avoid These Years

No years with significant complaint spikes.

Average

2022–2023

~76/yr complaints

Better Years

No years stand out as significantly better.

Too New

2024–2026

26 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 R1t — Complaints by Model YearPeak: 2022 (92)

Common Rivian R1t Problems

Most reported component complaints to NHTSA

Component	Complaints	Crash %
AIR BAGS	19	0.0%
SUSPENSION	16	6.2%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	15	0.0%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL	12	33.3%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	12	0.0%
STEERING	12	8.3%
POWER TRAIN	11	9.1%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	9	11.1%
SERVICE BRAKES	8	37.5%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS	6	50.0%

Year-by-Year Breakdown

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

Year	Generation	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Details
2022	—	92	18	—	View →
2023	—	59	6	2	View →
2024TOO NEW	—	11	0	—	View →
2025TOO NEW	—	13	0	—	View →
2026TOO NEW	—	2	0	—	View →

Year-by-Year Breakdown

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See also: Rivian R1taccident & safety statistics from our vehicle history database.

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