KnownCarProblems2023 Rivian R1S Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 76 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Rivian R1S, most often about the air bags (38% of complaints). It is the most complained-about R1S model year since 2000 and has 10 recalls.
Most common 2023 Rivian R1S problems
Air bags
29 complaints · 38%Other or unspecified
18 complaints · 24%Electrical
16 complaints · 21%The contact owns a 2023 Rivian R1S. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the message "electrical system fault - contact Rivian service immediately - avoid fording" was displayed along with a picture of the vehicle in water. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was…
Seats
12 complaints · 16%Driver assistance
10 complaints · 13%Parts named most often: warnings, adaptive cruise control, assist, blind spot detection.
Suspension
8 complaints · 11%Seat belts
7 complaints · 9%The contact owns a 2023 Rivian R1S. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken for service, and the service tech stated that all three rear seat belts had a wire that had been severed from the buckle. Additionally, the vehicle failed to detect an occupant seated in the rear seats. The dealer stated that the seat…
Wheels and tires
6 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: pressure monitoring and regulating systems.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2023 Rivian R1S recalls
Backup camera: software
Risk: An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Seat belts: retractor
Risk: An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Suspension: critical fasteners
Risk: The toe link joint may separate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Rivian will replace the rear toe link bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed february 17, 2026. Owners may contact rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is fsam-1794. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning february 24, 2026.
Full defect summary
Rivian automotive, llc (rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 r1s and r1t vehicles that previously had service performed. The toe link may have been reassembled incorrectly during service procedures performed before march 10, 2025.
Seat belts: anchorage
Risk: An improperly secured seat belt may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Rivian will inspect and properly secure the seat belt anchorage assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 8, 2025. Owners may contact rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is fsam-1681.
Full defect summary
Rivian automotive, llc (rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 r1t and r1s vehicles. The d-ring bolts for one or both front seat belt anchorage assemblies may not have been properly installed.
Equipment: labels
Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Rivian will mail owners a corrected overlay tire placard label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed august 8, 2024. Owners may contact rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4264. Rivian's number for this recall is fsam-1491.
Full defect summary
Rivian automotive, llc. (rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 r1s and r1t vehicles. The maximum vehicle capacity weight value on the tire placard label is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 110, "tire selection and rims."
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.
Fix: Rivian will replace the pillar trim panels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 16, 2024. Owners may contact rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is fsam 1464.
Full defect summary
Rivian automotive, llc (rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2024 r1t and r1s vehicles. The attachment clips on the upper b-pillar and/or c-pillar trim panels may have been damaged during a service procedure.
Lights: 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.
Fix: Rivian will inspect and adjust the headlight alignment as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 28, 2024. Owners may contact rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4264. Rivian's number for this recall is fsam-1445.
Full defect summary
Rivian automotive, llc. (rivian) is recalling certain 2023-2024 edv, r1s, and r1t vehicles. The headlights may be improperly aimed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, "lamp, reflective devices and associated equipment."
Equipment: software
Risk: The inability to operate the windshield defrosting and defogging system can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 21, 2023. Owners may contact rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is fsam-1331.
Full defect summary
Rivian automotive, llc (rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 r1t and r1s vehicles. A software update may have deactivated the defroster and defogger system controls.
Lights: back up lights
Risk: Reduced visibility of the reverse lights increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Rivian will repair or replace the reverse lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 12, 2023. Owners may contact rivian customer service at 1-855-748-4265. Rivian's number for this recall is fsam-1216.
Full defect summary
Rivian automotive, llc (rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 r1s vehicles. The reverse light beam may not be visible from certain angles. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Air bags: curtain
Risk: Improperly secured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will secure or replace the side curtain air bags as necessary, free of charge. All owners have been notified and all vehicles will be repaired by march 15, 2023. Owners may contact rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is fsam-1185.
Full defect summary
Rivian automotive, llc (rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 r1s vehicles. The fasteners that secure the right and left side curtain air bags may be improperly secured.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Rear toe link may separate
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) has received two vehicle owner questionnaires (voqs) reporting left rear toe link separation in certain model year (my) 2023-2024 rivian r1s vehicles. Both voqs report component separation while driving, causing the vehicles to swerve across multiple lanes of traffic. One incident resulted in a collision with an adjacent vehicle and roadside barrier.â in both separations, the bolt that maintains the integrity of the toe link fractured. Evidence collected from the complaint vehicles included repair histories, onboard video, imagery of the damaged components, and a police accident report. The two vehicles with reported separation have different vehicle
Questions about the 2023 Rivian R1S
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Rivian R1S?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (29 complaints); other or unspecified (18 complaints); electrical (16 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2023 Rivian R1S have?
- 10 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 16, 2026 (backup camera). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2023 a bad year for the Rivian R1S?
- It is the most complained-about R1S model year since 2000, with 76 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Rivian R1S years
- 2023
- 2025