Rivian R1S years to avoid
More than twice the R1S's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Rivian R1S years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Rivian R1S complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Rivian R1S problems
All model years combined.
- Airbags37
- Electrical31
- Driver assistance30
- Seats18
- Acceleration16
- Suspension15
- Brakes15
- Steering12
- Lights11
- Visibility10
- Wheels9
- Transmission9
Rivian R1S problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | - | 1 | Seats | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2026 | - | 14 | Driver assistance | 3 | 3 | ||
| 2025 | - | 55 | Driver assistance | 11 | 5 | Avoid | |
| 2024 | - | 19 | Suspension | 7 | 5 | ||
| 2023 | - | 76 | Airbags | 10 | 10 | Avoid | |
| 2022 | 84 | 6 | Airbags | 13 | 2 |
Recalls 22
Questions about the Rivian R1S
What years of the Rivian R1S should you avoid?
2023 and 2025. Each has more than twice the Rivian R1S's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2023 alone has 76, mostly about airbags and electrical.
What is the best year for a used Rivian R1S?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Rivian R1S?
Airbags, with 37 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (31) and driver assistance (30).
How many recalls does the Rivian R1S have?
22 recalls between 2022 and 2027. The 2022 model year has the most, with 13.
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