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.
2023 Rivian R1sProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 76 owner complaints about the 2023 Rivian R1s, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 10 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 October 4, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Rivian R1s has problems
76 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
29Air bags
16Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
12Seats
8Suspension3 crash/fire/injury
7Seat belts1 crash/fire/injury
7Forward collision avoidance3 crash/fire/injury
6Service brakes
5Wheels
5Lane departure
2114 other systems6 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 29 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 16 | 4 |
| Seats | 12 | 0 |
| Suspension | 8 | 3 |
| Seat belts | 7 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 7 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 3 |
| Wheels | 5 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 5 | 1 |
| 14 other systems | 21 | 6 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
10 recalls
2023 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
Other: labels
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 · 2026 Q1
Exterior lighting: headlights
Risk. Improperly aimed headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, decreasing the driver's visibility and 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.
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
2023 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
NHTSA crash tests
2023 Rivian R1s safety ratings
2023 Rivian R1S SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (12.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2023 Rivian R1s, and the recalls they led to.
- Rear Toe Link May SeparateOpen
In owners' words
What R1s owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
When an adult passenger is in the vehicle passenger seat, the passenger airbag light shows "airbag off" Approximate weight 130 pounds
Yesterday was the 3rd time in 2 months that the vehicle displayed a "Airbag System needs service - Drive with caution until serviced" warning. I have taken it to Rivian 2 times where each time they replaced various components of the airbag system and it was reported to be fixed. Yesterday the…
On five separate occasions the airbag system on my car has become inoperable. Starting in July 2025 I noticed an airbag error on the display of the vehicle. I brought the car in for service and they replaced the steering wheel. The airbag error occurred again in August, this time requiring…
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