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recalls
The Rivian R1S has 22 recalls covering 242,624 vehicles as reported; model year 2022 is covered by the most (13). Owners filed 64 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; air bags is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
22
Most for 2022: 13
Units affected
243K
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
64
+42.2% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
2 rated versions, model years 2023 to 2024
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | SUV · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 12.7% risk |
| 2023 | SUV · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 12.7% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Rivian R1S, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
64 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Air bags37
- Unknown or other35
- Electrical system29
- Forward collision avoidance24
- Seats17
- Vehicle speed control16
- Service brakes15
- Complaints
- 167
- Crashes reported
- 25
- Fires reported
- 1
- People injured
- 13
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Rivian R1S by component
- Exterior lighting5 · 56K units
- Air bags3 · 14K units
- Equipment3 · 2,256 units
- Seat belts3 · 1,612 units
- Electrical system2 · 5,151 units
- Steering2 · 12K units
- Back over prevention1 · 99K units
- Forward collision avoidance1 · 24K units
Rivian R1S recalls
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Questions and answers
Is the 2027 Rivian R1S recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2027 Rivian R1S. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Rivian R1S have?
22 recalls cover the Rivian R1S, for 242,624 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is exterior lighting (5 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Rivian R1S?
Air bags: named in 37 of the 167 safety complaints about the Rivian R1S, then unknown or other (35). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.