Is the Rivian R1T Reliable?

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

77/100
Good

Reliability Score

12
Total Recalls
103
Owner Complaints
6
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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Rivian R1T Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
2026Not enough data
202525
77
Good
202438
81
Excellent
2023238
81
Excellent
20225526
67
Good

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

How the R1T Compares to Similar Vehicles

Rivian R1T77/100
Truck Category Average65/100

The R1T scores 12 points above the average truck — a strong result.

Known Rivian R1T Reliability Issues

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

AIR BAGS
12
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
10
SUSPENSION
10
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
7
STEERING
7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6

Based on 103 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Rivian R1T reliable?+

The Rivian R1T scores 77/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 5 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 12 recall campaigns and 103 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year R1T is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2024 R1T achieved the highest reliability score of 81/100 with 3 recalls and 8 complaints.

How many miles does a R1T last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Rivian R1T owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used R1T will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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