Model year 2026 · first-year watch
2026 Rivian R1S, day 286
- 14complaints since Dec 1, 2025
- 2recalls
- 3involved a crash
Newest report Aug 27, 2026 · checked Sep 13, 2026
Changed since July
- 2 new complaints in August, about electrical, exterior lighting and collision avoidance.
- Recall 26V-508 on exterior lighting, filed Aug 6, 2026.
- Nothing filed yet on sticky steering, transmission failure, engine failure or fire.
- 55th most complaints of the 69 2026 models on this site.
What's been reported
NHTSA's own component codes. One report can cite several.
- Collision avoidance4
- Latches/Locks/Linkages4
- Brakes2
- Electrical2
- Speed control2
- Structure2
- Steering2
- Fuel and propulsion2
Recent reports
“Driver was making a left hand turn and as the turn was initiated the driver had no control of the vehicle. The vehicle system took over driving, causing substantial damage to the vehicle. Weeks leading up to the incident, the display and certain systems were not responding or provided errors. Following a reset each time, the vehicle would be operational.”
Filed Jun 7, 2026
“When backing into a parking spot on two separate occasions the drivers door popped open while the vehicle was in motion and the doors were locked after my knee brushed against the button to open the door while the car was in motion.”
Filed May 18, 2026
“I was involved in an incident where the vehicle (R1S 2026) accelerated unexpectedly, struck the car in front of me and the brakes were unresponsive at the time. The car only stopped after crashing.”
Filed Jan 24, 2026
“The access to open the rear doors in case of a power failure is complex and not practical or safe.”
Filed Dec 29, 2025
Recalls
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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, and Associated Equipment."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Rivian will inspect and replace the front turn signals as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 29, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1833. This is an expansion of Recall 25V387. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 31, 2026.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
The log
Complaints by the month NHTSA received them, newest first. Dark bars mark a month with a recall or an investigation.