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2024 Rivian R1S reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2024 Rivian R1S holds 17 complaints after 3 years, a rate of 6 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most R1S years here — under the median of the other years, which is 10. NHTSA has 7 recalls on file, including Back-over prevention, software, Critical fasteners, and Anchorage.

2022 Rivian R1S
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Complaints

17

Per year

6

Recalls

7

Years on the road

3

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Suspension (5 of 17), then Forward collision avoidance (3) and Speed control (3). The most filings arrived in 2024 (8 of 17). Those filings include 5 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2023 and 2025

The 2023 R1S has 75 complaints, 19 per year, and the 2025 has 54 complaints, 27 per year. The 2024 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2024 Rivian R1S. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (7)

Recall back-over prevention, software 2026-09-16 · NHTSA campaign 26V597000
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."
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.
Recall seat belts, critical fasteners 2026-01-15 · NHTSA campaign 26V009000
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.
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.
Recall suspension, critical fasteners 2026-01-05 · NHTSA campaign 26V003000
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.
Remedy 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.
Recall seat belts, front, anchorage 2025-06-03 · NHTSA campaign 25V370000
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.
Remedy 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.
Recall air bags, critical fasteners 2024-06-05 · NHTSA campaign 24V408000
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.
Remedy 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.
Recall exterior lighting, headlights 2024-05-23 · NHTSA campaign 24V367000
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."
Remedy 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.
Recall Labels 2024-05-09 · NHTSA campaign 24V319000
Summary Rivian Automotive, LLC. (Rivian) is recalling certain 2024 R1T and R1S vehicles. The dashboard air bag warning label may be missing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy Rivian mailed owners the warning label information, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4264. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1429.

Complaints by component (17 total)

Suspension
5
Forward collision avoidance
3
Speed control
3
Air bags
2
Electrical system
2
Seats
2
Structure
2
Wheels
2
Back-over prevention
1
Lane departure
1
Powertrain
1
Service brakes
1
Steering
1
Visibility
1
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Crash-flagged

5

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

1

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

820244202552026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "At 56,083 miles, my 2024 Rivian R1S experienced a suspension warning while driving on the US-101 Freeway and entered reduced-performance/turtle mode, limiting the vehicle to approximately 50 MPH while surrounding…"
    Suspension · filed 2026-09-03
  • "Recurring front suspension fastener and component failures causing severe asymmetric inner-shoulder tire wear and steering vibration. Vibration was reported to the manufacturer's service center from delivery (Feb 2024)…"
    Steering, Suspension, Wheels · filed 2026-06-12
  • "Our 2024 Rivian came to a stop at a light with three cars in front of it. We have the video from a home on the street. ABout 12-15 feet behind the next car. Rivian comes to a complete stop. Sits about 5 seconds. Then…"
    Electrical system, Speed control, Unknown or other · filed 2026-05-28
  • "On [XXX], I was driving my Rivian R1S on [XXX] in the far left lane at highway speed on a smooth, straight road when I suddenly and completely lost control of the vehicle without warning. The vehicle swerved right,…"
    Suspension, Wheels · filed 2026-04-14
  • "Car suddenly lost control, making zig zag movements, none of the safety sensors were working, car went off road and crashed into freeway side fence. Windows airbags deployed on driver window and passenger window behind…"
    Lane departure, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-02-21

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2024 Rivian R1S SUV AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
R1S AT Performance Dual Standard Plus (20in) — Automatic (1-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 68 62 65 MPG / 277 mi range $1150
R1S All-Terrain Dual Large (20in) — Automatic (1-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 72 64 68 MPG / 307 mi range $1100
R1S All-Terrain Dual Max (20in) — Automatic (1-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 78 67 73 MPG / 355 mi range $1050
R1S All-Terrain Dual Standard Plus (20in) — Automatic (1-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 68 62 65 MPG / 277 mi range $1150
R1S All-Terrain Performance Dual Large (20in) — Automatic (1-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 72 64 68 MPG / 307 mi range $1100
R1S All-Terrain Performance Dual Max (20in) — Automatic (1-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 78 67 73 MPG / 355 mi range $1050
R1S All-Terrain Quad Large (20 inch) — Automatic (1-speed) All-wheel drive 65 60 63 MPG / 274 mi range $1200
R1S Dual Large (21in) — Automatic (1-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 82 74 78 MPG / 352 mi range $950
R1S Dual Large (22in) — Automatic (1-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 80 71 75 MPG / 341 mi range $1000
R1S Dual Max (21in) — Automatic (1-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 89 76 82 MPG / 400 mi range $900
R1S Dual Max (22in) — Automatic (1-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 84 72 78 MPG / 380 mi range $950
R1S Dual Standard (21in) — Automatic (1-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 78 71 75 MPG / 270 mi range $1000
R1S Dual Standard (22in) — Automatic (1-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 74 66 70 MPG / 255 mi range $1100
R1S Dual Standard Plus (21in) — Automatic (1-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 80 74 77 MPG / 315 mi range $1000
R1S Dual Standard Plus (22in) — Automatic (1-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 76 68 72 MPG / 300 mi range $1050
R1S Performance Dual Large (21in) — Automatic (1-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 82 74 78 MPG / 352 mi range $950
R1S Performance Dual Large (22in) — Automatic (1-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 80 71 75 MPG / 341 mi range $1000
R1S Performance Dual Max (21in) — Automatic (1-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 89 76 82 MPG / 400 mi range $900
R1S Performance Dual Max (22in) — Automatic (1-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 84 72 78 MPG / 380 mi range $950
R1S Performance Dual Standard (22in) — Automatic (1-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 76 68 72 MPG / 300 mi range $1050
R1S Performance Dual Standard Plus (21in) — Automatic (1-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 80 74 77 MPG / 315 mi range $1000
R1S Quad Large (20in) — Automatic (1-speed) All-wheel drive 69 60 64 MPG / 289 mi range $1200
R1S Quad Large (21in) — Automatic (1-speed) All-wheel drive 75 66 71 MPG / 321 mi range $1050
R1S Quad Large (22in) — Automatic (1-speed) All-wheel drive 73 63 68 MPG / 303 mi range $1100

Specs and fitment

First generation, 2022–present
Body styles SUV
Tire size 275/65R20 (20" All-Terrain), 275/55R21 (21"), 275/50R22 (22")
Towing capacity 7,700 lbs

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA recall 22V-641 covers certain 2022 Rivian R1T and R1S vehicles whose front seat belt anchors may have been inadequately attached to the B-pillar; Rivian inspects and secures the front seat belt assemblies as needed. Recall 23V-783 covers certain 2022-2023 R1T and R1S vehicles in which a software update may have deactivated the defroster and defogger controls; Rivian's remedy is an over-the-air software update. Recall 23V-159 covers certain 2022-2023 R1S vehicles whose fasteners securing the third-row seat backrest frame may have been improperly tightened.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Rivian R1S reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2024 Rivian R1S holds 17 complaints after 3 years, a rate of 6 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most R1S years here — under the median of the other years, which is 10. NHTSA has 7 recalls on file, including Back-over prevention, software, Critical fasteners, and Anchorage.

What are common problems with a 2024 Rivian R1S?

The complaints owners file most often name Suspension (5 of 17), then Forward collision avoidance (3) and Speed control (3). The most filings arrived in 2024 (8 of 17). Those filings include 5 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2024 Rivian R1S more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2023 R1S has 75 complaints, 19 per year, and the 2025 has 54 complaints, 27 per year. The 2024 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2024 Rivian R1S been recalled?

The 2024 Rivian R1S has 7 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Rivian R1S?

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the 2024 Rivian R1S with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2024 Rivian R1S get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2024 Rivian R1S is 72.8 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

How much can the Rivian R1S tow?

Rivian's US R1S specifications list up to 7,700 lb towing when properly equipped; verify hitch, wiring, and trailer brake requirements for your build.

What tire sizes does the Rivian R1S use?

Rivian lists 275/65R20 on 20-inch all-terrain wheels, 275/55R21 on 21-inch, and 275/50R22 on 22-inch; confirm the sticker on your wheel package.

Does the Rivian R1S have open NHTSA recalls?

Campaigns on file include 22V-641 (front seat belt anchor attachment), 23V-783 (defroster/defogger software), and 23V-159 (third-row seat backrest fasteners on R1S); check VIN status with a dealer or NHTSA.