Rivian R1S

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Recalls 9

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  • May 2024 Exterior Lighting 2023 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."

    Risk Improperly aimed headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, decreasing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

    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.

    Applies to Rivian Automotive, LLC. (Rivian) is recalling certain 2023-2024 EDV, R1S, and R1T vehicles.

    NHTSA campaign 24V367000

  • Nov 2023 Visibility 2023 A software update may have deactivated the defroster and defogger system controls.

    Risk The inability to operate the windshield defrosting and defogging system can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

    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.

    Applies to Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1T and R1S vehicles.

    NHTSA campaign 23V783000

  • Mar 2023 Exterior Lighting 2023 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…

    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 Equipment."

    Risk Reduced visibility of the reverse lights increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy Rivian will repair or replace the reverse lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 12, 2023. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-855-748-4265. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1216.

    Applies to Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1S vehicles.

    NHTSA campaign 23V233000

  • Mar 2023 Air Bags 2023 The fasteners that secure the right and left side curtain air bags may be improperly secured.

    Risk Improperly secured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

    Remedy Dealers will secure or replace the side curtain air bags as necessary, free of charge. All owners have been notified and all vehicles will be repaired by March 15, 2023. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1185.

    Applies to Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1S vehicles.

    NHTSA campaign 23V159000

Complaints 73

Owners have filed 73 complaints with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the 2023 Rivian R1S. 0 mention a fire and 10 a crash.

Airbags 29 Other 16 Electrical system 15 Seats 12 Suspension 8 Collision avoidance 7

“When an adult passenger is in the vehicle passenger seat, the passenger airbag light shows "airbag off" Approximate weight 130 pounds”

NHTSA complaint #11749527 · 2023 model year · Airbags · Jul 2026

“The vehicle's infotainment, driver gauge cluster and on display safety systems all fully lock up and reboot after about 30 minutes of driving. If you have highway ADAS engaged, warning sounds will occur but no display explaining the warnings. If you're using the vehicle's safety systems you…”

NHTSA complaint #11740672 · 2023 model year · Electrical system · May 2026

“The contact owns a 2023 Rivian R1S. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the message "Electrical System Fault - Contact Rivian Service Immediately - Avoid Fording" was displayed along with a picture of the vehicle in water. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was…”

NHTSA complaint #11734817 · 2023 model year · Electrical system · Apr 2026

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