2022 Rivian R1T reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Rivian R1T over 5 years — 10 per year. That is more complaints per year than most R1T years here — over the median of the other years, which is 7. NHTSA has 12 recalls on file, including Back-over prevention, software, Critical fasteners, and Anchorage.

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Suspension (16 of 66), then Forward collision avoidance (12) and Steering (8). Those filings include 7 that report a crash and 6 that report an injury.

Next to 2023

The 2023 R1T has 38 complaints, 11 per year. The 2022 has about the same number of complaints per year as 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 2022 Rivian R1T. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (12)

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 Labels 2024-06-20 · NHTSA campaign 24V458000

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."

Remedy 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.

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 speed control, accelerator pedal 2023-12-21 · NHTSA campaign 23V883000

Summary Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T and R1S vehicles. The accelerator pedal may not detect when the driver releases the pedal, failing to activate "auto-hold" or "park" as intended.

Remedy Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Rivian will also replace the accelerator pedals, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM 1342.

Recall visibility, defroster and HVAC 2023-11-21 · NHTSA campaign 23V783000

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.

Remedy 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.

Recall seat belts, front, retractor 2023-02-22 · NHTSA campaign 23V109000

Summary Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T and R1S vehicles. A faulty automatic locking retractor (ALR) sensor in the front passenger seat belt system may incorrectly report as ON when it is actually OFF, causing the suppression or improper deployment of the air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the front passenger seat belt system components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2023. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1166.

Recall suspension, front, control arm, upper arm 2022-10-06 · NHTSA campaign 22V744000

Summary Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T, R1S, and EDV vehicles. The fastener connecting the front upper control arm and steering knuckle may have been improperly tightened.

Remedy Dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the steering knuckle fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 11, 2022. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM 997.

Recall seat belts, front, anchorage 2022-08-25 · NHTSA campaign 22V641000

Summary Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T and R1S vehicles. The front seat belt anchors may have been inadequately attached to the B-pillar.

Remedy Rivian will inspect the front seat belt assemblies and, as necessary, properly secure the bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were September 30, 2022. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-924.

Recall Seats 2022-05-10 · NHTSA campaign 22V319000

Summary Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T vehicles. The Occupant Classification System (OCS) may not deactivate the air bag when a child or child seat occupies the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Remedy Rivian Service Centers will replace the front passenger seat, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2022. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-734-855-4345. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-651.

Complaints by component (66 total)

Suspension

Forward collision avoidance

Steering

Electrical system

Powertrain

Air bags

Fuel and propulsion system

Wheels

Back-over prevention

Seat belts

Structure

Lane departure

Service brakes

Speed control

Exterior lighting

Seats

Engine

Equipment

Insert and padding

Visibility and wipers

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"I am reporting repeated suspension and structural failures involving my 2022 Rivian R1T. In April 2026, at approximately 90,537 miles, Rivian performed a comprehensive inspection and found both front lower control arm…"
Suspension, Powertrain, Structure · filed 2026-09-09
"The seat belt came completely dislodged from the seat base as my passenger was getting into the car and fastening their seat belt"
Seat belts · filed 2026-09-01
"After gently removing the fabric cover of our Cybex Eternis S All-In-One car seat to wash it according to the manufacturer's care instructions, and then putting the cover back on, the car ride immediately following, the…"
insert and padding · filed 2026-08-12
"SYSTEMS AFFECTED: Electrical System (12V Power Supply / Low-Voltage), Climate Control (HVAC System / Thermal Management), Towing / Recovery DESCRIPTION OF SAFETY HAZARD & DEFECT: My 2022 Rivian R1T experienced a sudden,…"
Powertrain, Electrical system, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-08-06
"In July of 2025 while driving my entire air suspension collapsed on the highway slamming the vehicle down onto it's bumpstops. Rivian covered a "fix" of this under warrant. In December the rear shock was leaking. Now in…"
Suspension · filed 2026-07-03

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
R1T	—	Automatic (1-speed)	Part-time four-wheel drive	74	66	70 MPG / 314 mi range	$1100

Specs and fitment

First generation, 2022–present

Body styles Pickup

Tire size 275/65R20 (20" All-Terrain), 275/55R21 (21"), 275/50R22 (22")

Towing capacity 11,000 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's remedy is to inspect the front seat belt assemblies and properly secure the bolts 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 released an over-the-air software update as the remedy. Recall documents for certain 2022-2025 R1T and R1S builds also address front seat belt anchorage hardware; use NHTSA lookup by VIN for open campaigns.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Rivian R1T reliable?

What are common problems with a 2022 Rivian R1T?

The complaints owners file most often name Suspension (16 of 66), then Forward collision avoidance (12) and Steering (8). Those filings include 7 that report a crash and 6 that report an injury.

Is the 2022 Rivian R1T more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2023 R1T has 38 complaints, 11 per year. The 2022 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2023.

Has the 2022 Rivian R1T been recalled?

The 2022 Rivian R1T has 12 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 2022 Rivian R1T?

Owners have filed 66 complaints about the 2022 Rivian R1T with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2022 Rivian R1T get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2022 Rivian R1T is 70 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

Does the Rivian R1T use engine oil?

No. The R1T is battery-electric; routine fluid service is for brake fluid and coolant per Rivian's schedule, not engine oil changes.

What is the Rivian R1T towing capacity?

Rivian's US R1T specs list towing capacity up to 11,000 lb when properly equipped; confirm hitch and brake requirements for your trim in the owner manual.