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65 complaints
RIVIAN R1S 2023 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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While driving at city speeds, I heard a rubbing/grinding noise from the right rear of the vehicle and noticed that the suspension no longer felt normal. After stopping to inspect the vehicle, I found
NHTSAUSJun 2026Source →
RIVIAN R1S 2023 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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The vehicle's infotainment, driver gauge cluster and on display safety systems all fully lock up and reboot after about 30 minutes of driving. If you have highway ADAS engaged, warning sounds will occ
NHTSAUSMay 2026Source →
RIVIAN R1S 2023 SUSPENSION
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Toe link failed on the driver rear side. My vehicle went out of control, veered over adjacent lanes, over the bike path, onto the side walk and back onto the road and side walk. I was left with a sor
NHTSAUSApr 2026Source →
RIVIAN R1S 2023 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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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 al
NHTSAUSApr 2026Source →
RIVIAN R1S 2023 AIR BAGS
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Yesterday was the 3rd time in 2 months that the vehicle displayed a "Airbag System needs service - Drive with caution until serviced" warning. I have taken it to Rivian 2 times where each time they re
NHTSAUSMar 2026Source →
RIVIAN R1S 2023 SEAT BELTS
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On five separate occasions the airbag system on my car has become inoperable. Starting in July 2025 I noticed an airbag error on the display of the vehicle. I brought the car in for service and they r
NHTSAUSNov 2025Source →
RIVIAN R1S 2023 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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The horn is far to quiet to be heard by other drivers. This creates a dangerous situation in many common circumstances on the road and highway.
NHTSAUSOct 2025Source →
RIVIAN R1S 2023 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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I pulled into my semicircle, long driveway as I do every morning, and stopped at the top by releasing my foot off the accelerator (no need for brakes as it is an EV). I opened the garage door and slow
NHTSAUSMay 2025Source →
RIVIAN R1S 2023 SUSPENSION
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Front driver wheel had a hub bolt back out rendering the vehicle unable to drive. The car made a loud grinding noise and was unsteady. I had to pull over and was unable to drive any further. It requ
NHTSAUSMar 2025Source →
RIVIAN R1S 2023 AIR BAGS
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Front passenger airbag is inactive for long periods of time while a passenger is seated in the vehicle during operation. This is indicated by the message displaying the airbag as being off. This occ
NHTSAUSFeb 2025Source →
RIVIAN R1S 2023 SEATS
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the sensitivity of the airbag sensor on the passenger seat is not functioning properly in my opinion. there are times when there is a passenger present and seated, the car is showing that the passenge
NHTSAUSJan 2025Source →
RIVIAN R1S 2023 SERVICE BRAKES
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On our drive back from Yosemite, we began descending from Groveland, CA after leaving the Rivian charging station. Due to heavy rain, the car ahead of me was moving cautiously, limiting my speed to ab
NHTSAUSJan 2025Source →
RIVIAN R1S 2023 AIR BAGS
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The passenger seat airbag turns off when a passenger is sitting in the seat. I have taken the vehicle to the service center twice for this issue and they insist it is working as intended. This is a
NHTSAUSNov 2024Source →
RIVIAN R1S 2023 SEATS
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The driver seat has preset settings for seat adjustments but they do not have Obstruction Detection. We have a rear facing car seat that was placed behind the drivers seat that had to be replaced (by
NHTSAUSNov 2024Source →
RIVIAN R1S 2023 WHEELS
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One of the bolts that attaches the electric motor to the front wheel (internal, under the vehicle) backed itself out. That seems really dangerous and I am hopeful the condition does not exist on the
NHTSAUSSept 2024Source →
RIVIAN R1S 2023 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
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1> What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? * The sensors don't detect the object sometimes. There were 2 incidents when the car sensors did
NHTSAUSAug 2024Source →
RIVIAN R1S 2023 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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Horn is extremely underpowered and not audible to other drivers at highway speeds in particular. This has not been inspected by Rivian because all R1S vehicles are like this since they removed the sec
NHTSAUSAug 2024Source →
RIVIAN R1S 2023 Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness
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Our son no matter how we try and position him his chin is touching his chest and starts to bubble during our car rides in the mesa max. He also seems to overheat in it and comes out sweaty even with t
NHTSAUSJul 2024Source →
RIVIAN R1S 2023 SERVICE BRAKES
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What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? — ACCELERATOR PEDAL. YES, AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. How was your safety or the safety of others pu
NHTSAUSJul 2024Source →
RIVIAN R1S 2023 AIR BAGS
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I received a critical safety recall regarding side air bags from Rivian regarding my 2023 R1S on June 14. After multiple attempts by me to connect with their Customer Service, I was informed that a mo
NHTSAUSJul 2024Source →