NHTSA lists 14 complaints for the 2026 Rivian R1S, 3 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 2 complaints mention an injury, with 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as RIVIAN R1S.
At a glance
Complaints
14
With crash
3
With fire
0
With injury (complaints)
2
Injuries
2
Deaths
0
Recalls
3
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
98,828
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
7
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. This model year is too recent for a sales denominator.
Where the complaints are
Top systems
System
Complaints
Share of this vehicle's complaints
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
3
21.4%
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
3
21.4%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
14.3%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
14.3%
SERVICE BRAKES
2
14.3%
STEERING
2
14.3%
STRUCTURE
2
14.3%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
14.3%
BACK OVER PREVENTION
1
7.1%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
7.1%
Top subsystems
System
Subsystem
Complaints
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
DOORS
3
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
2
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
WARNINGS
2
STRUCTURE
BODY
2
BACK OVER PREVENTION
WARNINGS
1
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Defect: Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2027 R1S, 2022-2026 R1T, and 2027 R2 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be obstructed by a notification when in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 9, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1866. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 9, 2026.
Defect: Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025-2026 R1S and R1T vehicles. One or both front turn signals may fail to illuminate and flash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." (excerpt)
Consequence: Turn signals that do not function properly increase the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Rivian will inspect and replace the front turn signals as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1833. This is an expansion of Recall 25V387. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 31, 2 (excerpt)
Defect: Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1T and 2022-2026 R1S vehicles. The bolts that secure the second-row driver and passenger side seat belt retractor assemblies may be improperly tightened.
Consequence: An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Rivian will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 2, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1795.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
0 investigations; 0 open.
Manufacturer communications
7 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system
System
Count
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
5
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
11037101
Date: 2026-08-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2025-2026 R1T and R1S vehicles that may be susceptible to windshield washer fluid leaking from the front fascia camera washer nozzle. The customer may notice washer fluid leaking and/or repeated low washer fluid warnings. Rivi
11036008
Date: 2026-07-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Rivian is launching a technical service bulletin for some model year 2022-2026 R1T and R1S vehicles that might have an audible rattle originating from the B-pillar area when driving on rough road surfaces. Upon customer complaint, Rivian will apply anti-rattle tape near both 1st row seat belt retrac
11032388
Date: 2026-04-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Rivian is launching a technical service bulletin for some model year 2022-2026 R1T and R1S vehicles that may be prone to noise and/or vibration from the door areas, particularly buzzing and rattling sounds. This results in a perceived quality issue. Upon customer complaint of noise from any door tri
11032390
Date: 2026-04-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Rivian is launching a technical service bulletin for some model year 2025-2026 R1T and R1S vehicles that were manufactured with exterior door handles that, under some conditions, could squeak when the handles present or retract. The ability to open the door and enter or exit the vehicle is not affec
11029591
Date: 2026-02-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Rivian is launching a Rivian Service Bulletin for some model year 2025-2026 R1T and R1S vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with a visible gap at the front of the wireless charging mat, resulting in a perceived quality issue. Upon customer complaint of a gap at the front of the wireless cha
Email encouraging owners to update to the latest software.
Notes on this record
Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.