no report yet
Back over prevention: software
NewRisk. An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2022 Rivian R1sProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2022 Rivian R1s, most often about the seats. It is covered by 13 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-233 the manufacturer reports only 84% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 16, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Rivian R1s has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Seats
3Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
2Forward collision avoidance2 crash/fire/injury
1Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
1Lane departure1 crash/fire/injury
1Electrical system
1Power train
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
13 recalls
2022 Rivian R1s recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Seat belts: critical fasteners
NewRisk. An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Suspension: critical fasteners
NewRisk. The toe link joint may separate, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Front: anchorage
Risk. An improperly secured seat belt may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
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repaired · 2026 Q2
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Risk. A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Air bags: critical fasteners
Risk. Damaged pillar trim panel clips can result in improper side curtain air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
Risk. Failure to activate "auto-hold" or "park" can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Infotainment: software
Risk. The inability to operate the windshield defrosting and defogging system can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Exterior lighting: back up lights
Risk. Reduced visibility of the reverse lights increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q1
Air bags: critical fasteners
Risk. Improperly secured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Air bags: frontal
Risk. Failure of the air bag to deploy as intended increases the risk of injury to the front passenger during a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Spindle: arm
Risk. A loose steering knuckle fastener could separate, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Front: anchorage
Risk. An improperly secured seat belt anchor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Rivian.
Best & worst years
2022 vs. every other R1s year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the R1s median. How we score
'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2022 Rivian R1s, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
- Rear Toe Link May SeparateOpen
In owners' words
What R1s owners report
Recent seats complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
In the R1S, there is a crossmember for the 3rd row seating. On low VIN vehicles, there appears to be a trend, including mine personally, that have crossmember bolts that were mis-installed during assembly and have disconnected the threaded inserts from the body and remain unscrewed and loose. This…
Passenger airbag sensor does not detect passenger reliably. My 13 year old son and my wife both have issues. They are both over 120 lbs, so I think they should trigger the sensor. I have had it serviced for this issue, but it did not fix the problem. It also will detect a person in the seat during…
When I am driving, my passenger sometimes does not trigger the airbag to activate. Depending on how they are sitting, many times the passenger airbag is set to "off" because it can not detect a passenger. The Rivian service center has investigated and mentioned there is no problem and that the…
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