2022 Rivian R1T problems

Filed Nov 8, 2026 · Electrical · CA

My Rivian R1T is experiencing a recurring problem with the 12-volt battery system. Around 2023, while I was traveling in San Francisco, my vehicle displayed a warning stating that the 12V battery needed to be replaced and instructed me to keep the vehicle connected to a charger. I was concerned that the vehicle could become inoperable and leave me stranded away from home. Rivian subsequently replaced the 12V battery. I am now experiencing the same warning again. The vehicle is once again telling me there is a problem with the 12V battery and that I need to keep the vehicle connected to a charging port. I depend on this vehicle for transportation to work, and I am concerned that if I disconnect it and drive to work, the 12V system could fail and leave me stranded or unable to operate the vehicle. I am concerned that having the same 12V battery issue occur again only a few years after the previous battery was replaced indicates a recurring durability or design problem with the low-voltage electrical system. A failure of this system can potentially make the vehicle inoperable even when the main high-voltage battery has sufficient charge. I am asking the federal safety agency to investigate recurring and premature 12V battery failures in Rivian R1T vehicles and determine whether there is a safety-related defect. I am particularly concerned about the possibility of being stranded without adequate warning and having to repeatedly replace a critical component of the vehicle’s electrical system.

Filed Oct 29, 2026 · Transmission · GA

I was driving with items in the truck bed, including a cooler. There was wind noise, which I initially attributed to the items in the back, but it seemed to be getting louder. The truck didn't feel right. As I was traveling approximately 70 mph (with cruise control engaged), it felt like regenerative braking was occurring. There were no warnings or warning lights. I decided to exit the highway to check things out. As I slowed down, the truck decelerated much more abruptly than normal. I pulled onto the shoulder and got out. There was a burning smell that reminded me of either an electrical fire or brakes that had been rubbing. Those were the only two things that came to mind. As I attempted to drive to a nearby gas station, the truck was extremely jerky and then abruptly stopped. We had it towed to our workplace. In our parking lot, I drove under 5 mph while my wife and coworker observed. The wheels initially rotated normally for several revolutions before the right rear wheel began wobbling laterally and instantly locked. The other three wheels continued rotating, moving the truck forward while the locked wheel skidded along the pavement. When I stopped, the wheel released. We repeated this sequence multiple times with the same result. I am concerned that if the right rear wheel had locked at highway speed while the other three wheels continued moving the truck forward, I could have lost control of the vehicle. No warning lights, error messages, or alerts appeared at any point. The truck is currently at Rivian Atlanta, received October 15, 2026. Rivian's October 20 estimate (WO-000002692556), Item 1, documents rear drive unit noise and unknown fluid leaking onto underbody panels. Rivian proposes replacing the rear drive unit and draining/refilling its fluid under warranty. I do not know whether Rivian reproduced the wheel lockup. Rivian has inspected the vehicle, which remains at its Atlanta location.

Filed Oct 23, 2026 · Driver assistance, Visibility · CA

The backup cameras and sensors stopped working after update 2026.31.0 pushed by Rivian. The camera just doesn't load anymore, and proximity sensors stopped working. Multiple soft and hard resets did not resolve.

Filed Oct 17, 2026 · Electrical · CA

I have had a late model 2022 Rivian R1T since July of 2024. It had ~1500 miles on it, but has needed 12 services in just two years. This includes having to have the 12v batteries (2) replaced 11/2024 at ~6,000 total miles driven and again just 21 months later at 25,000 miles. Rivian would not replace the batteries this most recent time claiming they are not warranted since they were replacements and the vehicle is more than 3 years old. they did give me one of the 2 batteries for free most recently, but I still paid $542. It would have been ~$800. I requested to speak to a manager about it. after a couple attempts Carlo Tan at the Eastvale, CA service center spoke to me on the phone and stated this is not a reoccurring issue (even though there are forums full of same examples all over the internet) and that the batteries are out of warranty so he is not doing anything else. I asked to escalate it. He said OK, but never called me back. I phoned multiple times including waiting on hold for an hour with no call back. So I emailed the service manager who forwarded it to Carlo who then replied that upper management reviewed my case and declined to do anything else. I replied to that email on [XXX] and asked to speak with upper management myself or i would file a complaint with you. It has been 6-weeks and still no reply. I love my Rivian. I have two actually, but this is a problem particularly with early model years that Rivian won't take ownership of. I could have been stranded or worse my wife at night somewhere alone or who knows. at any rate, I just want this fixed for good and don't think i should have to pay a penny for it. thank you. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Oct 13, 2026 · Electrical, Visibility · OR

When shifting into reverse, sometimes it will takes 2 or more seconds for the rear/backup camera to display on the screen. Sometimes while in reverse and the rear/backup camera is being displayed, the camera image will freeze. This may happen when the vehicle is moving or stopped. Sometimes while in reverse and the rear/backup camera is being displayed, the alignment lines on the screen will not adjust when the steering wheel is turned. This may happen whether the camera image is frozen or active.

Filed Oct 10, 2026 · Suspension · UT

2022 Rivian R1T, ~102,600 mi. Front suspension dampers (hydraulic/air suspension) failing again. Front end rises under acceleration and suspension is soft. In rain the front tires lose traction during acceleration. Current parts are installed; vehicle available for inspection. Prior replaced parts were kept by Rivian; whether they still exist is UNKNOWN. SAFETY RISK: Front tires lose grip accelerating on wet roads, from a stop, merging, and turning across traffic, risking loss of steering control and a crash. On XXX the vehicle also limited itself to 50 mph without warning, a hazard in highway traffic. I now avoid driving in rain. CONFIRMED BY DEALER: Current failure not yet confirmed; Rivian diagnosis set for XXX ([XXX]). Rivian has repeatedly repaired the same system: front dampers replaced XXX, XXX; rear dampers XXX; air compressor XXX. In XXX Rivian identified debris in the hydraulic suspension as a root cause, but failures continue after each repair. OTHER INSPECTIONS: Rivian only. No police or insurance inspection. WARNINGS: On or aboutXXX, after parking over an hour on flat pavement, the display showed "service suspension" and speed was limited to 50 mph. A vehicle reset cleared it; the rising front end and soft suspension began right after. Traction loss in rain first noticed XXX. Vehicle has Rivian OEM 12V batteries; Rivian performed 12V calibration XXX. Fault codes from XXX requested from Rivian in writing; not provided. MANUFACTURER RESPONSE: Written report sent to Rivian XXX no response. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Oct 5, 2026 · Driver assistance · CO

Put vehicle in reverse. Instead of showing the reverse camera immediately, the system lagged and the vehicle's infotainment system became non-responsive. No reverse camera image was shown. Approximately one minute later, having finished backing up and started driving, the camera interface came up. At this point the interface for the infotainment was missing. I could not bring up any HVAC controls, and so had uncomfortable air blowing on my that I did not want, but could not control. (No manual controls on the vents.)

Filed Sep 28, 2026 · Steering · 54,000 miles · AZ

The contact owns a 2022 Rivian R1T. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the steering wheel was extremely loose. The steering wheel failed to turn as intended. The tow truck driver was able to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The technicians were unable to duplicate the failure. After retrieving the vehicle for sixteen days, while driving at highway speeds and making a turn, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with a fractured steering rack. The vehicle was repaired. The contact believed that the dealer was negligent. The Rivian service hotline was called, and the contact was advised to tow the vehicle to the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000.

Filed Sep 9, 2026 · Body, Suspension · CA

I am reporting repeated suspension and structural failures involving my 2022 Rivian R1T. In April 2026, at approximately 90,537 miles, Rivian performed a comprehensive inspection and found both front lower control arm bushings torn, the right rear damper leaking, and the rear subframe cracked. Rivian’s own service documentation specifically stated that the vehicle was “unsafe to operate due to damage to the rear subframe” and recommended that the vehicle be towed. Rivian subsequently replaced the rear subframe, both front lower control arms, the right rear damper, and serviced the hydraulic damper system. The April repair invoice totaled approximately $9,953. Approximately five months later, at approximately 96,956 miles, the vehicle developed another significant suspension problem. The front passenger side began sitting noticeably lower. The ride became extremely rough over bumps, I could feel significant vibration through the vehicle, and the vehicle repeatedly attempted to adjust its ride height. I also received warnings telling me not to move the vehicle while the air suspension was adjusting, and I was unable to properly adjust the ride height. I brought the vehicle back to Rivian in September 2026. The current Rivian service estimate calls for replacement of both front dampers, the air-suspension compressor/ASU, and the left and right front hydraulic suspension jounce lines, along with suspension diagnostics. The suspension repair estimate is approximately $7,121. I was informed that the ASU/compressor was tried as part of diagnosing the problem but did not resolve the condition, and the front dampers are now suspected. I was also informed that because the front suspension functions as a connected system and the replacement components are an updated design, both sides/components may need to be replaced. I am concerned about the repeated failure of safety-critical suspension and structural components on the same vehicle. In approximately five months .

Filed Sep 1, 2026 · Seat belts · MI

The seat belt came completely dislodged from the seat base as my passenger was getting into the car and fastening their seat belt