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.
2024 Rivian R1sProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 19 owner complaints about the 2024 Rivian R1s, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-367 the manufacturer reports only 93% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2024 Rivian R1s has problems
19 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
3Vehicle speed control2 crash/fire/injury
3Electrical system
3Forward collision avoidance3 crash/fire/injury
2Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
2Power train
2Seats
2Structure
2Wheels1 crash/fire/injury
66 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 5 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 3 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 1 |
| 6 other systems | 6 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2024 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
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 · 2024 Q2
Other: labels
Risk. Without the dashboard label, operators may be unaware of the increased risks that an air bag poses to an infant or child in the front seat, increasing the risk…
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
2024 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
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2024 Rivian R1s safety ratings
2024 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 2024 Rivian R1s, and the recalls they led to.
- Rear Toe Link May SeparateOpen
In owners' words
What R1s owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
At 56,083 miles, my 2024 Rivian R1S experienced a suspension warning while driving on the US-101 Freeway and entered reduced-performance/turtle mode, limiting the vehicle to approximately 50 MPH while surrounding traffic was traveling substantially faster. The sudden speed differential created a…
Recurring front suspension fastener and component failures causing severe asymmetric inner-shoulder tire wear and steering vibration. Vibration was reported to the manufacturer's service center from delivery (Feb 2024) and repeatedly called "normal." Jan 2025: front left hub bearing and halfshaft…
On [XXX], I was driving my Rivian R1S on [XXX] in the far left lane at highway speed on a smooth, straight road when I suddenly and completely lost control of the vehicle without warning. The vehicle swerved right, struck a vehicle in the middle lane, then veered left, spun, and collided head-on…
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