Rivian problems, recalls & safety data
Every Rivian model with owner complaints, recall campaigns, federal investigations and manufacturer communications — all from official NHTSA data.
231
NHTSA owner complaints
23
recall campaigns
3
defect investigations
2
models with problem data
Rivian models
| Model | Complaints | Years with data | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rivian R1S | 127 | 2 | 21 |
| Rivian R1T | 104 | 2 | 17 |
| Rivian Edv | — | — | 3 |
| Rivian R 1 T | — | — | 2 |
Most reported problem areas across Rivian vehicles
Air Bags 51Electrical System 37Forward Collision Avoidance 32Suspension 26Service Brakes 19Steering 18Seats 17Power Train 15
Recent federal investigations
- Rear Toe Link May SeparatePreliminary Evaluation PE26004 · opened May 26, 2026 · open
- Rivian EDV Seat Belt Anchor DetachmentPreliminary Evaluation PE25011 · opened Sep 22, 2025 · closed Feb 25, 2026
- Pedestrian alert soundsDefect Petition DP22005 · opened Jan 27, 2023 · closed Aug 7, 2023