2023 Rivian R1T reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2023 Rivian R1T holds 38 complaints after 4 years, a rate of 11 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 3 R1T years on this site. NHTSA has 8 recalls on file, including Back-over prevention, software, Critical fasteners, and Anchorage.

2022 Rivian R1T — Photo by Photo by Rivian, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (14 of 38), then Electrical system (6) and Service brakes (5). Those filings include 3 that report a crash and 1 that reports a fire.

Next to 2022 and 2024

The 2022 R1T has 66 complaints, 10 per year, and the 2024 has 9 complaints, 3 per year. The 2023 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2022. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2024.

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 2023 Rivian R1T. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (8)

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 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 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.

Complaints by component (38 total)

Air bags

Electrical system

Service brakes

Forward collision avoidance

Fuel and propulsion system

Lane departure

Powertrain

Seats

Speed control

Back-over prevention

Exterior lighting

Seat belts

Steering

Structure

Visibility

Visibility and wipers

Wheels

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"The 12v battery died in less than 3 years. Rivian replaced at cost over 500. Unacceptable. Their new battery only warrenty for 2 years."
Electrical system · filed 2026-09-07
"I was driving to a restaurant and out of nowhere started hearing this metal-on-metal sound 1/4 mile before I got there. I pulled into the parking lot and it kept getting worse, so I called Rivian to tow the car. They…"
Wheels · filed 2026-05-22
"On multiple occasions I have experienced the defrost feature of my 2023 Rivian R1T blowing cool air instead of warm or hot air, leading to a build up of ice on the windshield while driving. I have brought this concern…"
Visibility · filed 2026-04-15
"No changes to the car happened before the airbag system went out."
Air bags, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-02-24
"When it rains, or water is allowed to collect on top of the roof, water seeps in through the hinges of the driver and passenger sun visors. Depending on how much water is allowed to collect, it can trickle in or gush…"
Unknown or other · filed 2026-01-05

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2023 Rivian R1T PU/CC AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated

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
R1T (20 inch wheels)	—	Automatic (1-speed)	All-wheel drive	69	60	64 MPG / 289 mi range	$1200
R1T (21 inch wheels)	—	Automatic (1-speed)	All-wheel drive	76	69	73 MPG / 328 mi range	$1050
R1T (22 inch wheels)	—	Automatic (1-speed)	All-wheel drive	73	63	68 MPG / 303 mi range	$1100
R1T 21 inch Dual Large	—	Automatic (1-speed)	Part-time four-wheel drive	82	74	78 MPG / 352 mi range	$950
R1T 21 inch Performance Dual Large	—	Automatic (1-speed)	Part-time four-wheel drive	82	74	78 MPG / 352 mi range	$950
R1T 22 inch Dual Large	—	Automatic (1-speed)	Part-time four-wheel drive	80	71	76 MPG / 341 mi range	$1000
R1T 22 inch Performance Dual Large	—	Automatic (1-speed)	Part-time four-wheel drive	80	71	76 MPG / 341 mi range	$1000

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 2023 Rivian R1T reliable?

What are common problems with a 2023 Rivian R1T?

The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (14 of 38), then Electrical system (6) and Service brakes (5). Those filings include 3 that report a crash and 1 that reports a fire.

Is the 2023 Rivian R1T more reliable than the years next to it?

Has the 2023 Rivian R1T been recalled?

The 2023 Rivian R1T has 8 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 2023 Rivian R1T?

Owners have filed 38 complaints about the 2023 Rivian R1T with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2023 Rivian R1T get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2023 Rivian R1T is 73.3 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.