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Rivian R1S 2022–2026 (1st gen)
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- Price
- $70,000–$97,000
- Range
- 410 mi
- Strength: Excellent capability
- Strength: Excellent running costs
- Strength: Excellent tech
- Watch-out: Poor cargo & utility
- Watch-out: Below-average value retention
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A 410-mile, 600-hp electric SUV that tows 7,700 lbs and thrills off-road, but pays for its first-gen newness with unproven reliability and steep depreciation.
Recalled about twice as often as cars of the same model years (over-the-air software recalls count half); 1 of its 22 recalls was serious. About 17% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted -6 points for its wider reputation.
No overall NHTSA crash rating yet, so this is scored as middle-of-the-road.
About $900 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 90% of cars we track.
17.6 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 20% of other SUVs we track.
Three-row 7-seat layout with generous room and 104.7 cu ft cargo with seats folded make it very roomy, typical for a large SUV.
600 hp, instant torque, quad/dual-motor AWD with adjustable air suspension. R1S is praised for quick acceleration and genuine off-road capability, making it far more engaging than typical large SUVs.
Rivian offers modern software, OTA updates, large touchscreen, driver-assist suite, and 410-mile range. Cutting-edge EV tech, though it lacks Apple CarPlay/Android Auto.
Air suspension, spacious quiet cabin, and premium materials give it a comfortable, upscale ride befitting a large luxury EV SUV.
EVs have typically lost value the fastest.
Rated to tow 7,700 lb; all- or four-wheel drive available.
Safety & recalls44 recalls
44 recalls · 7 common complaint areas across 2022–2026
- Airbags — 27 complaints (2023)
- Recall — Seat belts: critical fasteners; seat belts: rear/other: retractor (2026)
- Electrical — 15 complaints (2023)
2026
- RecallSeat belts: critical fasteners; seat belts: rear/other: retractor26V009000
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.
- RecallExterior lighting: turn signal26V508000
Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025-2026 R1S and R1T vehicles. One or both front turn signals may fail to illuminate and flash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices,
- RecallBack over prevention: software26V597000
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) numbe
2025
- RecallSteering: steering control module; vehicle speed control: cruise control24V686000
Rivian Automotive, LLC. (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1S vehicles. The steering column control module (SCCM) may be missing cruise control markings. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
- RecallElectrical: software; exterior lighting24V827000
Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1T and R1S vehicles. Software version 2024.39.30 may prevent certain exterior lights from turning on when the Car Costume feature is activated.
- RecallExterior lighting: headlights25V085000
Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles. The headlight low beams may fail to illuminate when starting the vehicle in cold weather. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps
- RecallSeat belts: front: anchorage25V370000
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.
- RecallExterior lighting: turn signal25V387000
Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles. One or both front turn signals may fail to illuminate and flash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and A
- RecallElectrical: propulsion system: traction battery25V537000
Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles. An improperly grounded connection inside the High Voltage Distribution Box (HVDB) may cause a loss of drive power.
- RecallForward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control: software25V585000
Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles operating a software version prior to 2025.18.30. The Hands-Free Highway Assist (HWA) software may fail to correctly identify a lead vehicle.
- RecallSuspension: critical fasteners26V003000
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.
- RecallSeat belts: critical fasteners; seat belts: rear/other: retractor26V009000
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.
- RecallExterior lighting: turn signal26V508000
Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025-2026 R1S and R1T vehicles. One or both front turn signals may fail to illuminate and flash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices,
- RecallBack over prevention: software26V597000
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) numbe
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other8 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Safety defect involving exterior rearview mirrors on Rivian R1S I am reporting a recurring and worsening safety issue involving the exterior rearview mirrors on my Rivian R1S Gen 2. Both side mirrors repeatedly lose their saved positions without driver input. More concerningly, on multiple occasions
- Complaint clusterExterior lighting7 complaintscomplaints:EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Rivian identified the recalls on our car model and are failing to get the vehicle to repair them since we are unable to get to the dealership.
- Complaint clusterElectrical6 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Hazard lights are inoperable this will be the second time going in for repair but 4th time it has occured. It also makes SOS inoperable and the roof lights. This is a safety concern that has not caused an accident but is a big issue since hazard lights are used when accident or emergencies occur and
- Complaint clusterForward collision avoidance5 complaintscomplaints:FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
OnXXX, at approximately 5:00 PM CT, my 2025 Rivian R1S was involved in a low-speed rear-end collision at the intersection of [XXX] and the [XXX]. I was merging onto the service road (posted speed approx. 55 mph) behind another vehicle that began its merge through a stop sign, then stopped suddenly.
2024
- RecallEquipment: other: labels24V319000
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."
- RecallExterior lighting: headlights24V367000
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."
- RecallAirbags: critical fasteners; air bags: side/window: curtain24V408000
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.
- RecallSeat belts: front: anchorage25V370000
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.
- RecallSuspension: critical fasteners26V003000
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.
- RecallSeat belts: critical fasteners; seat belts: rear/other: retractor26V009000
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.
- RecallBack over prevention: software26V597000
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) numbe
2023
- RecallAirbags: critical fasteners; air bags: side/window: curtain23V159000
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.
- RecallExterior lighting: back up lights23V233000
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 E
- RecallEquipment: electrical: infotainment: software; visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system23V783000
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.
- RecallExterior lighting: headlights24V367000
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."
- RecallAirbags: critical fasteners; air bags: side/window: curtain24V408000
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.
- RecallEquipment: other: labels24V458000
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
- RecallSeat belts: front: anchorage25V370000
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.
- RecallSuspension: critical fasteners26V003000
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.
- RecallSeat belts: critical fasteners; seat belts: rear/other: retractor26V009000
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.
- RecallBack over prevention: software26V597000
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) numbe
- Complaint clusterAirbags27 complaintscomplaints:AIR BAGS
When an adult passenger is in the vehicle passenger seat, the passenger airbag light shows "airbag off" Approximate weight 130 pounds
- Complaint clusterElectrical15 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The specific failed component is UNKNOWN. My 2023 Rivian R1S has experienced recurring intermittent Limited Performance/loss-of-propulsion-type events since within months of delivery. The events involve unexpected reduction of available propulsion, reduced maximum speed, warnings, restarts, system/d
- Complaint clusterSuspension8 complaintscomplaints:SUSPENSION
I own a 2023 Rivian R1S, early production vehicle #531, with approximately 93,000 miles. While driving, I noticed the vehicle's suspension was not functioning normally. After parking, the front passenger side of the vehicle dropped significantly lower than the other side, leaving the vehicle visibl
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other7 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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.
- Complaint clusterSteering5 complaintscomplaints:STEERING
The vehicle experiences recurring, uncommanded high-speed steering "lurches" where the Lane Keep Assist (LKA) system initiates aggressive, sudden steering inputs at highway speeds (65+ mph). These inputs force the vehicle out of its lane and require immediate, significant manual driver counter-steer
2022
- RecallSeat belts: front: anchorage22V641000
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.
- RecallSteering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm; suspension: front: control arm: upper arm22V744000
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.
- RecallAirbags: frontal; seat belts: front: retractor23V109000
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, th
- RecallAirbags: critical fasteners; air bags: side/window: curtain23V159000
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.
- RecallExterior lighting: back up lights23V233000
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 E
- RecallEquipment: electrical: infotainment: software; visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system23V783000
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.
- RecallCruise control: accelerator pedal23V883000
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.
- RecallAirbags: critical fasteners; air bags: side/window: curtain24V408000
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.
- RecallEquipment: other: labels24V458000
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
- RecallSeat belts: front: anchorage25V370000
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.
- RecallSuspension: critical fasteners26V003000
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.
- RecallSeat belts: critical fasteners; seat belts: rear/other: retractor26V009000
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.
- RecallBack over prevention: software26V597000
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) numbe
Cost to own$48,700 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$70,000–$97,000
Estimated used price, by model year
$900/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
92
Highway MPG
77
Combined MPG
85
Electric range
410 mi
Horsepower
600 hp
Doors
4
Length
200.8 in
Width
79.1 in
Height
77.2 in
Wheelbase
121.3 in
Curb weight
7,068 lb
Cargo volume
17.6 cu ft
Cargo (seats folded)
104.7 cu ft
Towing capacity
7,700 lbs
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