2024 Rivian R1tProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 2024 Rivian R1t, most often about the electrical system. 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 October 13, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2024 Rivian R1t has problems

10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system20
Steering20
Lane departure10
Power train10
Visibility/wiper10
Structure10
Wheels10
Forward collision avoidance10
Fuel/propulsion system10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

7 recalls

2024 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.

–no report yet

Back over prevention: software

New

Recall 26V-597 · Sep 16, 2026 · 98,828 vehicles

Risk. An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

95%repaired · 2026 Q3

Seat belts: critical fasteners

New

Recall 26V-009 · Jan 15, 2026 · 869 vehicles · 823 repaired

Risk. An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

90%repaired · 2026 Q3

Suspension: critical fasteners

New

Recall 26V-003 · Jan 5, 2026 · 19,641 vehicles · 17,754 repaired

Risk. The toe link joint may separate, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

94%repaired · 2026 Q3

Front: anchorage

Recall 25V-370 · Jun 3, 2025 · 536 vehicles · 505 repaired

Risk. An improperly secured seat belt may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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97%repaired · 2026 Q2

Air bags: critical fasteners

Recall 24V-408 · Jun 5, 2024 · 1,723 vehicles · 1,672 repaired

Risk. Damaged pillar trim panel clips can result in improper side curtain air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

93%repaired · 2026 Q1

Exterior lighting: headlights

Recall 24V-367 · May 23, 2024 · 2,334 vehicles · 2,167 repaired

Risk. Improperly aimed headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, decreasing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2024 Q2

Other: labels

Recall 24V-319 · May 9, 2024 · 127 vehicles · 127 repaired

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 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

2024 Rivian R1t safety ratings

2024 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 2024 Rivian R1t, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Rear Toe Link May SeparatePE26004 · still open
    Open
In owners' words

What R1t owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Following an over-the-air software update to the infotainment system (2026.31), Rivian replaced the persistent exterior ambient air temperature display on the primary screen with an internet-dependent third-party weather forecast feed. The vehicle's physical on-board ambient air temperature (AAT)…
Complaint 11770983 · Oct 13, 2026
The entertainment and gauge cluster displays begin to slow down and stutter, eventually leading to a full reboot. This causes the ADAS view, as well as the blind spot cameras, and reverse camera to display a still image, even while the vehicle is moving, or display no image at all. Also, if this…
Complaint 11657290 · Apr 28, 2025

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