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Is the Rivian R1T Reliable?

2022–2026 defect & recall-risk analysis from citable NHTSA data.

The score ranks this model's recall intensity against other trucks — plus systemic-defect concentration and any open federal investigations. It measures defect and recall risk, not long-term mechanical durability, and is deliberately not skewed by how many were sold.

73/100
Good

Reliability Score

16
Total Recalls
108
Owner Complaints
6
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
Recall intensity (what drives the score)
3.2 recalls/yr vs. truck median 3.4/yr
Safety record (separate score)
Moderate1 open investigation · 0 deaths, 6 injuries on record

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Rivian R1T Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
202601——
83
Good
202545——
74
Good
202428——
77
Good
2023438——
58
Fair
20226566—
58
Fair

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

How the R1T Compares to Similar Vehicles

Rivian R1T73/100
Truck Category Average73/100

The R1T scores exactly at the truck average.

Known Rivian R1T Reliability Issues

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

AIR BAGS
12
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
11
SUSPENSION
10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
7
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
7
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
7

Based on 108 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Rivian R1T reliable?+

The Rivian R1T scores 73/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 5 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 16 recall campaigns and 108 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year R1T is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2026 R1T achieved the highest reliability score of 83/100 with 0 recalls and 1 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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Check a Specific Rivian R1T VIN

Model-level reliability scores show general trends. A VIN-specific report reveals the exact history of any individual vehicle — accidents, odometer records, auction events, and open recalls.

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