Is the Rivian R1S Reliable?

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

59/100
Fair

Reliability Score

24
Total Recalls
123
Owner Complaints
15
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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Rivian R1S Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
202612
93
Excellent
20254443
49
Fair
202438
77
Good
20236583
39
Poor
202210119
35
Poor

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

How the R1S Compares to Similar Vehicles

Rivian R1S59/100
Suv Category Average68/100

The R1S scores 9 points below the average suv. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.

Known Rivian R1S Reliability Issues

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

AIR BAGS
20
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
17
SEATS
13
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
10
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
8
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
5

Based on 123 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Rivian R1S reliable?+

The Rivian R1S scores 59/100 on our reliability index — rated "Fair." Across 5 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 24 recall campaigns and 123 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 93/100 with 1 recall 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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