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Rivian R1S: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year

Of 6 model years of the Rivian R1S on record, 2025 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about unknown or other). 2022 has the most recall campaigns (13).

How to read this

Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data

Year Recalls Complaints Crash, fire or injury Most reported
2027 1 0 0 —
2026 0 0 0 —
2025 0 40 7 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2024 7 17 5 SUSPENSION
2023 10 40 6 AIR BAGS
2022 13 4 1 SEATS

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.

All years of the Rivian R1S

Questions

Which Rivian R1S year has the most complaints?
Of 6 model years of the Rivian R1S on record, 2025 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about unknown or other).
Which Rivian R1S year has the most recalls?
2022 has the most recall campaigns (13).
Which Rivian R1S years have no complaints or recalls on record?
2026. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.
How is this comparison made?
We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.