Is the Rivian R1S Reliable?

20222026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.

73/100
Good

Reliability Score

14
Total Recalls
133
Owner Complaints
17
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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Rivian R1S Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
202602
80
Excellent
20255463
64
Fair
20243102
74
Good
20232623
75
Good
20224139
70
Good

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the R1S Compares to Similar Vehicles

Rivian R1S73/100
Suv Category Average68/100

The R1S scores 5 points above the average suv — a strong result.

Known Rivian R1S Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

AIR BAGS
20
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
19
SEATS
13
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
11
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
8
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
6

Based on 133 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Rivian R1S reliable?+

The Rivian R1S scores 73/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 5 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 14 recall campaigns and 133 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year R1S is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2026 R1S achieved the highest reliability score of 80/100 with 0 recalls and 2 complaints.

How many miles does a R1S last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Rivian R1S owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used R1S will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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