Rivian R1S
Every model year 2022–2027: recalls, owner complaints, NHTSA crash ratings and EPA efficiency side by side, each value traced to the file it came from.
What changed year to year
Source: computed from the filed record- 2027: 25 → 12 EPA configurations
- 2026: 22 → 25 EPA configurations
- 2025: best range 400 → 410 mi; 24 → 22 EPA configurations
- 2024: best range 352 → 400 mi; 10 → 24 EPA configurations
- 2023: best range 316 → 352 mi; 1 → 10 EPA configurations
| Head-to-head | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 R1S vs Chevrolet Traverse · Large SUV | R1S +9.1 | |
| 2027 R1S vs Kia Telluride · Large SUV | Telluride +2.9 | |
| 2027 R1S vs Ford Explorer · Large SUV | R1S +5.6 | |
| 2027 R1S vs Ford Expedition · Large SUV | R1S +9.6 | |
| 2027 R1S vs Hyundai Palisade · Large SUV | Palisade +8.8 | |
| 2026 R1S vs Toyota Highlander · Large SUV | R1S +13.5 |
Common questions about the Rivian R1S
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich Rivian R1S year is the best used buy?
On the recall record, the 2023 R1S comes out top of the years before the current one: Safety Signal grade D (63/100), 10 recalls and 76 owner complaints on file. That ranks paperwork, not condition — a specific car's history and service record still decide it.
What Rivian R1S years should I avoid?
2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 have the weakest recall records in this range. The year pages list every campaign, its severity and whether a repair exists yet.
How many recalls does the Rivian R1S have?
Across model years 2022–2027, NHTSA has posted 45 recall campaigns for the Rivian R1S. They are counted per model year in the table above, because a campaign almost never covers the whole run — it covers a build range.