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 R1tProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 41 owner complaints about the 2023 Rivian R1t, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 8 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 October 23, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Charles from Port Chester, New York, CC BY 2.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Rivian R1t has problems
41 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
14Air bags
7Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
5Service brakes3 crash/fire/injury
4Forward collision avoidance
3Seats
3Fuel/propulsion system
3Lane departure
3Power train
3Vehicle speed control
118 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 14 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 3 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 0 |
| Seats | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 2 |
| Lane departure | 3 | 1 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 1 |
| 8 other systems | 11 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2023 Rivian R1t 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.
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 R1t 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 R1t median. How we score
'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2023 Rivian R1t safety ratings
2023 Rivian R1T PU/CC AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2023 Rivian R1t, and the recalls they led to.
- Rear Toe Link May SeparateOpen
In owners' words
What R1t owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Rivian passenger airbag is usually disabled (70 % cases) with adult passengers weighing about 125 lbs while they sit correctly in the front passenger seat. There is a warning light "Passenger airbag off". No problems with heavier passengers (> 140 lbs). There are tons of threads about this issue on…
The passenger side airbag notification shows that the airbag is disabled when a passenger is seated in the seat and the car is moving. This happens very frequently when driving at various speed. If the passenger is not seated exactly at 90 degrees deeply in the seat in a perfect position, the…
Concern: - Passenger seat not detecting person sitting in it. Airbag not arming. Cause: - The Occupant Classification System (OCS) uses a pressure sensor in the seat bottom to classify whatever is in the front passenger's seat. An improperly seated occupant can "trick" the OCS into possibly…
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