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Rivian · Large SUV

2023 Rivian R1S

Electric
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
10 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26
D
Safety Signal
63 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns 10
Complaints10 crash · 3 injured reported 76
Crash ratingnot rated by NHTSA —
EV rangebest configuration, EPA 352 mi
202720262025202420232022

The 2023 Rivian R1S is sold in the U.S. as an electric large SUV with 10 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the R1S 21 inch Dual Large, is EPA-rated at 352 miles with 78 MPGe combined efficiency. NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of D. Owners have filed 76 complaints, most often about the air bags.

Rivian R1S — photograph via Wikimedia Commons
Rivian R1S · Photo: Alexander Migl · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombRangekWh/100miCharge (240V)Annual fuel*
R1S 21 inch Dual LargeElectric4WD (part-time)418 kW ACPM827478 MPGe352 mi43.213 h$950
R1S 21 inch Performance Dual LargeElectric4WD (part-time)496 kW ACPM827478 MPGe352 mi43.213 h$950
R1S 22 inch Dual LargeElectric4WD (part-time)418 kW ACPM807175 MPGe341 mi44.713 h$1,000
R1S 22 inch Performance Dual LargeElectric4WD (part-time)496 kW ACPM807175 MPGe341 mi44.713 h$1,000
R1S (21 inch wheels)ElectricAWD162, 162, 163, 163kW AC 3-Phase756671 MPGe321 mi47.413 h$1,050
R1S (22 inch wheels)ElectricAWD162, 162, 163, 163kW AC 3-Phase736368 MPGe303 mi49.413 h$1,100
R1S 20 inch All-Terrain Dual LargeElectric4WD (part-time)208 kW ACPM726468 MPGe307 mi49.213 h$1,100
R1S 20 inch All-Terrain Performance Dual LargeElectric4WD (part-time)208 kW ACPM726468 MPGe307 mi49.213 h$1,100
R1S (20 inch wheels)ElectricAWD162, 162, 163, 163kW AC 3-Phase696064 MPGe289 mi52.413 h$1,200
R1S 20 inch All-TerrainElectricAWD162, 162, 163, 163 kW AC 3-Phase656063 MPGe274 mi53.713 h$1,200

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 46996, 46997, 46998, 46999, 46316, 46317, 46994, 46995, 46315, 46993.

Emissions & certification

Source: EPA emission certificates
ConfigurationSmog ratingEmission standardWhere it can be sold newSmartWay
R1S (20 inch wheels), R1S 20 inch All-Terrain, R1S 21 inch Dual Large10 / 10California ZEV / Federal Tier 3 Bin 0All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standardsSmartWay Elite
R1S (21 inch wheels), R1S (22 inch wheels), R1S 20 inch All-Terrain Dual Large, R1S 20 inch All-Terrain Performance Dual Large, R1S 21 inch Performance Dual Large, R1S 22 inch Dual Large, R1S 22 inch Performance Dual Large10 / 10Federal Tier 3 Bin 0 / California ZEVAll 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standardsSmartWay Elite

Certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S.

The smog rating scores tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and is comparable only within a model year. The standard is the federal bin or California tier the configuration was certified to. Both come from the EPA certificate behind the window sticker.

Specifications filed with NHTSA

Source: NHTSA vPIC

Dimensions Exterior

Body styleSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Doors4
GVWR classClass 2G: 8,001 - 9,000 lb (3,629 - 4,082 kg)

Fuel Economy

FuelElectric

Seating

Seat rows3
Seating capacity7 seats

Transmission

DrivetrainAWD/All-Wheel Drive
TransmissionAutomatic
Transmission speeds1

Driver assistance

Standard: Adaptive cruise control, Anti-lock brakes, Automatic emergency braking, Backup camera, Blind-spot monitoring, Electronic stability control, Forward collision warning, Lane departure warning, Lane keeping assist, Rear cross-traffic alert

Filed by the manufacturer with NHTSA under the federal vehicle-identification rule and decoded from the VIN pattern — not a manufacturer press kit, so it describes the configurations we could identify rather than every trim (seen: Adventure, Launch Edition). Figures for the trim you are looking at may differ.

Dimensions & weight

Source: Transport Canada
Length200.8 in
Width (body, without mirrors)79.1 in
Height77.2 in
Wheelbase121.3 in
Track, front68.1 in
Track, rear68.1 in
Curb weight7,068 lb
Weight distribution, front/rear47/53

Measured by Transport Canada for its Canadian Vehicle Specifications database, which covers the North American versions of each model — here one configuration: 4-door SUV. Where a range is shown, those versions differ. Width is the body without mirrors, which is why it can read narrower than a brochure figure. Before we used it we checked it against the US manufacturer press kits we hold (27 Sep 2026): wheelbase agreed within 1% on every vehicle we could compare, length on 98%, and the curb weight fell inside the manufacturer's range on 96%. Source dataset. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Licence.

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Recalls (10)

Source: NHTSA recall database
○minor

Back Over Prevention

FSAM-1866
98,828 vehicles
Problem Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2027 R1S, 2022-2026 R1T, and 2027 R2 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be obstructed by a notification when in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility." Risk An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 9, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1866. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 9, 2026.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDF
NHTSA campaign 26V597000 reported Sep 16, 2026 Rivian Automotive, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Seat Belts

FSAM-1795
869 vehicles 91% reported repaired
Problem Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1T and 2022-2026 R1S vehicles. The bolts that secure the second-row driver and passenger side seat belt retractor assemblies may be improperly tightened. Risk An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. Fix Rivian will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 2, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1795.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 26V009000 reported Jan 15, 2026 Rivian Automotive, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Suspension

FSAM-1794
19,641 vehicles 83% reported repaired
Problem Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1S and R1T vehicles that previously had service performed. The toe link may have been reassembled incorrectly during service procedures performed before March 10, 2025. Risk The toe link joint may separate, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Rivian will replace the rear toe link bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1794. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 24, 2026.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 26V003000 reported Jan 5, 2026 Rivian Automotive, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Seat Belts

FSAM-1681
536 vehicles 92% reported repaired built Aug 4, 2022 – Mar 19, 2025
Problem Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1T and R1S vehicles. The D-ring bolts for one or both front seat belt anchorage assemblies may not have been properly installed. Risk An improperly secured seat belt may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. Fix Rivian will inspect and properly secure the seat belt anchorage assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2025. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1681.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V370000 reported Jun 3, 2025 Rivian Automotive, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
○minor

Equipment

FSAM-1491
666 vehicles 100% reported repaired
Problem Rivian Automotive, LLC. (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1S and R1T vehicles. The maximum vehicle capacity weight value on the tire placard label is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." Risk A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash. Fix Rivian will mail owners a corrected overlay tire placard label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4264. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1491.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 24V458000 reported Jun 20, 2024 Rivian Automotive, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Air Bags

FSAM-1464
1,723 vehicles 98% reported repaired built Aug 13, 2021 – Apr 2, 2024
Problem Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2024 R1T and R1S vehicles. The attachment clips on the upper B-pillar and/or C-pillar trim panels may have been damaged during a service procedure. Risk Damaged pillar trim panel clips can result in improper side curtain air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. Fix Rivian will replace the pillar trim panels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 16, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM 1464.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 24V408000 reported Jun 5, 2024 Rivian Automotive, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
●moderate

Exterior Lighting

FSAM-1445
2,334 vehicles 93% reported repaired built Apr 7, 2023 – Mar 25, 2024
Problem Rivian Automotive, LLC. (Rivian) is recalling certain 2023-2024 EDV, R1S, and R1T vehicles. The headlights may be improperly aimed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment." Risk Improperly aimed headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, decreasing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Rivian will inspect and adjust the headlight alignment as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 28, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4264. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1445.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 24V367000 reported May 23, 2024 Rivian Automotive, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
●moderate

Visibility

FSAM-1331
1,463 vehicles 100% reported repaired
Problem Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1T and R1S vehicles. A software update may have deactivated the defroster and defogger system controls. Risk The inability to operate the windshield defrosting and defogging system can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1331.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 23V783000 reported Nov 21, 2023 Rivian Automotive, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
○minor

Exterior Lighting

FSAM-1216
5,030 vehicles 89% reported repaired
Problem Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1S vehicles. The reverse light beam may not be visible from certain angles. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Risk Reduced visibility of the reverse lights increases the risk of a crash. Fix Rivian will repair or replace the reverse lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 12, 2023. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-855-748-4265. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1216.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 23V233000 reported Mar 31, 2023 Rivian Automotive, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Air Bags

FSAM-1185
30 vehicles 100% reported repaired
Problem Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1S vehicles. The fasteners that secure the right and left side curtain air bags may be improperly secured. Risk Improperly secured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. Fix Dealers will secure or replace the side curtain air bags as necessary, free of charge. All owners have been notified and all vehicles will be repaired by March 15, 2023. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1185.
Filed with NHTSARemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 23V159000 reported Mar 9, 2023 Rivian Automotive, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

NHTSA defect investigations

Suspension:Rear — Rear Toe Link May Separate open

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received two Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) reporting left rear toe link separation in certain Model Year (MY) 2023-2024 Rivian R1S vehicles. Both VOQs report component separation while driving, causing the vehicles to swerve across multiple lanes of traffic. One incident resulted in a collision with an adjacent vehicle and roadside barrier.  In both separations, the bolt that maintains the integrity of the toe link fractured. Evidence collected from the complaint vehicles included repair histories, onboard video, imagery of the damaged components, and a police accident report. The two vehicles with reported separation have different vehicle

Opened May 26, 2026 · action PE26004 · the investigation’s page →

Whether any of this applies to one specific R1S

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2023 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Rivian publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

NHTSA VIN check →Rivian’s own VIN lookup →

Hear about a recall before the letter does

The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2023 Rivian R1S, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.

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Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
76complaints filed

10 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 3 injuries · 0 deaths reported

29 per 10,000 built · Rivian reported 26,342 R1S built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)

Filed per year: 2023: 29 · 2024: 22 · 2025: 7 · 2026: 18

Most-cited components

Air Bags 29
Unspecified 18
Electrical System 16
Seats 12
Suspension 8
Forward Collision Avoidance 8

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

Intermittently does not register a passenger in the passenger seat (even with a seatbelt on and seat upright in a normal position) such that the airbags are turned off and climate controls are not activated. Passenger weighs more than 120 lbs
Air Bags Dec 28, 2023 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11562227
Low Tire Warning either failed or is defective. On Dec 11, 2023 my rear tire went flat (to 4 PSI) while driving on the freeway. I was driving for about 25 miles on the freeway when the Rivian R1S truck kept swerving left and right between the lane markers like the lane assist was malfunctioning.
Wheels Dec 11, 2023 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11559589
I was headed straight but stopped so that I could move into a left turn lane. As I got into the left turn lane and was straightening up behind the person in front of me at almost a dead stop the R1S lunged forward and accelerated at a high rate of speed hitting the car in front of me (speed control issue already known on the R1T).
Seat Belts Dec 2, 2023 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11558104
I was at 44% state of charge and the ambient temp was around 65 F. While taking a turn at an intersection, the vehicle reduced regenerative braking(regen bar on the vehicle was greyed out) had I had quickly break as the car started to coast. This only lasted for 8-10 secs and the vehicle had regular regen breaking.
Service Brakes Nov 19, 2023 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11555912
Rivian released a software update that bricked my vehicle. It is drivable but the infotainment screen and safety features are inaccessible. It is unclear what features work and which ones do not. Rivian has only released limited information on Reddit, and there has been no other formal communication to impacted owners.
Electrical System Nov 14, 2023 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11555021
Vehicle lunged to the right without any driver input. Damaged rim and wheel and could have hurt someone . Have never experienced anything like this in my life. Steering wheel was perfectly straight but vehicle lunges to the right. This is a safety issue
Steering Sep 27, 2023 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11546818

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Reported by Rivian itself: 7 death-or-injury claims on this model year in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21): 2 killed, 9 injured, as claimed, not verified — about 27 per 100,000 built. Every R1S model year, by year and system → Dated and by system, they are exhibit F of the defect dossier.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV AWDnot ratednot ratednot rated★★★★☆13%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.

Driver-assist crash reports (8)

Source: NHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01
8reports filed

1 minor · 6 no injury reported · 1 severity unknown

Oct 2023 to Mar 2025 · 3 with an air bag deployment · 2 towed

What was engaged, and what was hit

System named: 2023.38 (2), 2024.11.20 (1), 2024.19.04 (1), 2025.6.0 (1)

Crash partner: Other 6 · Unknown 2

Filed by: Rivian Automotive, LLC

IncidentSystemStruckInjury allegedStateSpeedReport
Mar 2025Level 2 · 2025.6.0Unknownno injury reportedGA73 mph29990-10423
Aug 2024Level 2 · 2024.19.04Otherno injury reportedCA76 mph29990-8415
Jun 2024Level 2 · Gen 1Otherno injury reportedUN82 mph29990-8066
May 2024Level 2 · 2024.11.20Otherno injury reportedVA55 mph29990-7911
Apr 2024Level 2UnknownunknownNC50 mph29990-7562
Jan 2024Level 2OtherminorCA77 mph29990-7002
Oct 2023Level 2 · 2023.38Otherno injury reportedCA16 mph29990-6637
Oct 2023Level 2 · 2023.38Otherno injury reportedCA75 mph29990-6636

From the manufacturer’s own filing

The reporting entity’s narrative as NHTSA published it, with anything identifying removed and nothing added. A narrative is a notice, written before the entity had verified what happened.

04/26/24 Update: This report was mistakenly filed as a 1-day report but actually fits the criteria of a 5-day report. Any updates will be reported to the agency by May 15, 2024. While the Rivian was in Highway Assist (HWA), the driver unbuckled the seatbelt, which disengaged HWA.
Rivian Automotive, LLC report 29990-7562 Apr 2024 NHTSA SGO filing
On March [redacted], 2025, at approximately 6:45 pm ET, the subject vehicle was traveling with Highway Assist (HWA) engaged at a speed of approximately 73 mph. At 6:45:30 PM there was a significant steering input from the driver that overrides HWA, which transitions the vehicle into Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).
Rivian Automotive, LLC report 29990-10423 Mar 2025 NHTSA SGO filing
On August [redacted], 2024, at approximately 8:01 AM ET the subject vehicle was traveling with adaptive cruise control (ACC) engaged at a speed of approximately 76 mph. ACC is not a level 2 ADAS system, but Rivian is submitting this report because there was some uncertainty in the verbal complaint about whether the driver was allegedly using ACC or Highway…
Rivian Automotive, LLC report 29990-8415 Aug 2024 NHTSA SGO filing

A report under the General Order is a notice the manufacturer or operator must file within days of hearing of a crash in which a Level 2 driver-assist or automated-driving system was engaged within 30 seconds of impact. It is filed before anything is verified, and entities with telematics hear of far more crashes than entities that rely on complaints, so counts say as much about the reporting as about the car and are not comparable across makes. Nothing is normalised by fleet size. Every report on file, by make and year → · NHTSA’s page and files

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications
Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 48
Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-07-24
Kindsas classified by NHTSA 31 service bulletins, 10 others, 7 service campaigns

Most often about: Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Suspension, Power Train, Back Over Prevention.

  • RSB-93-26-002-1 Service bulletin
    2026-07-24 · Unknown Or Other
  • Rivian is launching a technical service bulletin for some model year 2022-2026 R1T and R1S vehicles that might have an audible rattle originating from the B-pillar area when driving on rough road surfaces. Upon customer complaint, Rivian will apply anti-rattle tape near both 1st row seat belt retractors to prevent rattling.
  • RSB-56-25-002-2 Service bulletin
    2026-07-23 · Structure — Body
  • Rivian is launching a technical service bulletin for some model year 2022-2024 R1T and R1S vehicles that might have bubbles in the painted surfaces below the exterior door handles. On these vehicles, adhesive that secures an inner door reinforcement could allow contaminants to corrode the inner surface of the door over time, affecting the visual appearance of the door surface. Upon customer compla
  • RSB-56-26-001-2 Service bulletin
    2026-07-23 · Structure — Body
  • Rivian is launching a technical service bulletin for some model year 2022-2024 R1T and R1S vehicles that could have inadequate adhesion between the outer door panel and an internal reinforcement. On affected doors, the exterior door handle might not sit flush with the outer door panel or might move slightly when the handle is operated. Upon customer complaint, Rivian will apply new adhesive betwee
  • RSB-86-26-001-1 Service bulletin
    2026-05-19 · Electrical System
  • Rivian is launching a technical service bulletin for some model year 2022-2024 R1 vehicles that may have ultrasonic sensors detached from the front fascia mounting area. After detachment, the ultrasonic sensor may become dislodged and hang inside the front fascia, causing customer notifications for sensor issues and potential sensor damage. Upon ultrasonic sensor detachment, Rivian will perform an
  • RSB-26-26-001-1 Service bulletin
    2026-05-15 · Visibility/Wiper
  • Rivian is launching a technical service bulletin for some model year 2022-2024 R1T and R1S vehicles that may be susceptible to water ingress in the front HVAC assembly. This may result in damp or soggy carpets in the front of the vehicle. Upon customer complaint of wet carpet in the front of the vehicle, Rivian will inspect the component and replace any damaged parts, and reseal the case to preven
  • RSB-93-26-001-1 Service bulletin
    2026-04-17 · Unknown Or Other
  • Rivian is launching a technical service bulletin for some model year 2022-2026 R1T and R1S vehicles that may be prone to noise and/or vibration from the door areas, particularly buzzing and rattling sounds. This results in a perceived quality issue. Upon customer complaint of noise from any door trim panel, Rivian will modify several door trim panel components to alleviate the condition.
  • 2026-02-17 · Electrical System
  • SMS Reminder sent to customers who had still open potential 12-volt failures.
  • 2026-02-09 · Electrical System
  • SMS sent to customers with potential 12-volt failure and advising need for replacement to avoid drivability interruptions.

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

At the New York inspection station

Source: New York State DMV

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2023 Rivian R1S failed the safety inspection on 1.0% of first inspections — close to the 1.1% for every 2023 model-year vehicle inspected.

New York inspections 1.0%

failed the safety inspection

578 initial inspections of 575 vehicles.

MeasureThe 2023 R1SEvery 2023 vehicleBehind it
Failed the safety inspection1.0%1.1%578
Air-bag warning lamp stayed lit0%0.16%578
Miles driven a year8,28410,038odometer at inspection
Average odometer26,94232,673odometer at inspection

Electric vehicles get no emissions test in New York, so the safety inspection is the record here. First inspections only, so a car that failed and came back is counted once; private and special plates, not taxis, livery or commercial plates. A rate appears only where at least 200 inspections stand behind it. “Every 2023 vehicle” is every 2023 model-year car, SUV and pickup inspected in the same window, all makes. This is the state’s record of test results, not a reliability score by itself. Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspections (data.ny.gov, Open NY terms).

R1S by model year

all years, side by side →
Year Safety Recalls Complaints
2027 A 1 0 410 mi2026 B 3 14 410 mi2025 D 11 55 410 mi2024 D 7 17 400 mi2023 this page D 10 76 352 mi2022 F 13 6 316 mi

Common questions about the 2023 R1S

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Does the 2023 Rivian R1S have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 10 recall campaigns for the 2023 Rivian R1S. The most serious on file is 26V009000, covering Seat Belts. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2023 Rivian R1S?

NHTSA has not published a crash-test rating for the 2023 Rivian R1S yet. On the recall record WhichTrim grades it D (63/100), which measures open and severe recalls rather than crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Rivian R1S?

Across the 10 EPA-rated configurations of the 2023 Rivian R1S, the longest EPA range is 352 miles on a charge. Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.

What are the dimensions of the 2023 Rivian R1S?

Transport Canada measured it at 200.8 in long, 79.1 in wide (body, without mirrors), 77.2 in tall, on a 121.3 in wheelbase. Curb weight: 7,068 lb. Those are its measurements of the North American versions; every figure is in the table above.

What do owners complain about on the 2023 Rivian R1S?

Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Rivian R1S, most often about air bags, unspecified, electrical system. Of those, 10 involved a crash, 3 reported injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

How clean is the 2023 Rivian R1S?

The EPA smog rating for the 2023 Rivian R1S is 10 out of 10. That score covers tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, and it only compares vehicles within the same model year. It is certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. Its configurations were certified to different standards — California ZEV, Federal Tier 3 Bin 0 — which the table above lists per configuration.

Are there service bulletins for the 2023 Rivian R1S?

The manufacturer has filed 48 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2023 Rivian R1S, most often covering electrical system, unknown or other, suspension. The most recent is dated 2026-07-24. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

How does the 2023 Rivian R1S do at state inspection?

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2023 Rivian R1S failed the safety inspection on 1.0% of first inspections — close to the 1.1% for every 2023 model-year vehicle inspected. The figures are New York State DMV’s own inspection records, first inspections only, and the table above sets each one against every vehicle of the same model year.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

DataHeldSourceWhat it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations10 configurationsEPA certification recordsEvery configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificates10 configurationsEPA emission certificatesSmog rating, standard and the sales area that decides where the car can be sold new.
Recalls10NHTSA recall campaignsA complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints76NHTSA complaint databaseAlso complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratings1 testedNHTSA NCAPOnly the configurations NHTSA chose to crash-test, which is never all of them.
Service bulletins48NHTSA manufacturer communicationsEverything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
Investigations1NHTSA Office of Defects InvestigationOpen and closed defect investigations, with the agency's own narrative.
Driver-assist crash reports8NHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01Crashes the manufacturer or operator reported with a Level 2 or automated-driving system engaged. Notices, filed before verification; not comparable across makes.
Specifications filed with NHTSA9 fieldsNHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patternsWhat the manufacturer filed under the federal VIN rule — a configuration, not the full trim ladder.
Measured dimensions7 fieldsTransport Canada, Canadian Vehicle SpecificationsLength, width, height, wheelbase, track and curb weight, measured on the North American versions.
Trims, pricing & equipmentnoneManufacturer press kitWe have not transcribed a press kit for this model year yet. This is our gap, not the manufacturer's — the one row here where an empty cell means we are behind.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Where to go next

pages beside this one
Other years The 2027 R1S The R1S model year with the cleanest record on file — grade A, 1 recall.Recalls Every Rivian recall on file All campaigns filed against Rivian vehicles, newest first, with the manufacturer's own number.Recall Watch Watch this R1S by VIN Give it the VIN and you hear the night a campaign is filed — from $29 a month for a lot, free for ten.

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly.

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