CarRecallWatchThe 2022 Rivian R1S has 13 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Forward Collision Avoidance (3 reports).
2022 Rivian R1S recalls
Rear Camera Image May Be Blocked by Alert in Reverse
A software notification can cover part of the rearview camera image while the vehicle is in reverse.
Loose Rear Seat Belt Bolts May Weaken Crash Protection
Some Rivian R1T and R1S vehicles may have the bolts securing the second-row driver and passenger side seat belt retractor assemblies improperly tightened.
Rear toe link may separate, raising crash risk
Certain 2022-2025 Rivian R1S and R1T vehicles that previously had suspension service may have had the rear toe link reassembled incorrectly.
Front Seat Belts May Not Restrain Occupants in a Crash
Certain 2022-2025 Rivian R1T and R1S vehicles may have front seat belt anchorage assemblies where the D-ring bolts were not properly installed.
Incorrect tire placard may lead to vehicle overloading
Certain 2022-2023 Rivian R1S and R1T vehicles have a tire placard label that lists an incorrect maximum vehicle capacity weight.
Damaged Pillar Clips May Affect Side Curtain Airbags
Some Rivian R1T and R1S vehicles from model years 2022 through 2024 may have had the attachment clips on the upper B-pillar and/or C-pillar trim panels damaged during a service procedure.
Accelerator Pedal May Fail to Engage Auto-Hold or Park
The accelerator pedal may not detect when the driver releases it, so the vehicle may fail to activate its auto-hold or park function as intended.
Defroster May Not Work, Reducing Windshield Visibility
A software update on certain 2022 and 2023 Rivian R1T and R1S vehicles may have turned off the controls for the windshield defroster and defogger.
Reverse lights may be hard to see, raising crash risk
The reverse lights on certain 2022 and 2023 Rivian R1S vehicles may not be visible from some angles.
Side curtain airbags may not deploy as intended
Some Rivian R1S SUVs may have fasteners that are not properly secured to the left and right side curtain airbags.
Passenger Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash
Certain 2022 Rivian R1S and R1T vehicles have a faulty automatic locking retractor sensor in the front passenger seat belt system.
Loose Front Suspension Bolt Could Cause Loss of Steering Control
A front suspension fastener that connects the upper control arm to the steering knuckle may not have been tightened properly during assembly.
Front Seat Belts May Not Restrain Occupants in a Crash
Some 2022 Rivian R1T and R1S vehicles may have front seat belt anchors that were not adequately attached to the B-pillar.
Most common 2022 Rivian R1S problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Seats | 3 |
| Lane Departure | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
What owners report
Vehicle was inoperable and over 100F in our driveway, with a flashing "critical high voltage battery fault". My wife injured her hand attempting to get in the vehicle. The service center has claimed that moisture inside the HVAC system caused the High Voltage (HV) battery system to fail, throwing a critical high-voltage battery fault. Rivian is attempting to deny warranty coverage based on this moisture. Linkage to Warranted Component: At 85,690 miles, my vehicle is fully covered under Rivianâs 8-year High Voltage Battery Limited Warranty. The critical high-voltage fault and subsequent component failures were directly caused by water entering the electrical/battery system. Proximate Cau
All sensors failed. Once vehicle was parked completely and seatbelt was removed, the car automatically took off. It began accelerating on its own, full throttle (Rivian logs were retrieved to show this), then began crashing into multiple cars while still gaining speed. Logs also show that the breaks were applied during this time, but the accelerator was still engaged at full throttle. The car then launched itself into a light post. The car was able to clear the 2-3ft concrete base of the post and the metal beam crashed into the glass roof of the car (which was shattered and thankfully the surfboard racks prevented it from fully crashing into the vehicle - but the racks are completely crushe
In the R1S, there is a crossmember for the 3rd row seating. On low VIN vehicles, there appears to be a trend, including mine personally, that have crossmember bolts that were mis-installed during assembly and have disconnected the threaded inserts from the body and remain unscrewed and loose. This is a primary mounting point used to secure the seating in the vehicle. The service center confirmed that this has occurred and a video was provided to Rivian when requesting repair. (This video is no longer accessible in the app) Rivian's stance is that contrary to online reports of similar issues on low VIN R1S vehicles and mine, this is caused by the end user. Given the number of occurrences, thi
Passenger airbag sensor does not detect passenger reliably. My 13 year old son and my wife both have issues. They are both over 120 lbs, so I think they should trigger the sensor. I have had it serviced for this issue, but it did not fix the problem. It also will detect a person in the seat during a drive and turn off later in that same trip without stopping the car. It seems to me that the sensor needs to be more sensitive. And, once it detects a person in the seat, it should keep the airbag on until the car is stopped and door opened. My wife does not feel safe in the car as it stands now.
When I am driving, my passenger sometimes does not trigger the airbag to activate. Depending on how they are sitting, many times the passenger airbag is set to "off" because it can not detect a passenger. The Rivian service center has investigated and mentioned there is no problem and that the passenger needs to sit more upright, but this still seems like a safety issue if we are driving and fail to notice that the passenger airbag is not activated
2022 Rivian R1S questions
Does the 2022 Rivian R1S have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 13 safety recalls for the 2022 Rivian R1S: Rear Camera Image May Be Blocked by Alert in Reverse; Loose Rear Seat Belt Bolts May Weaken Crash Protection; Rear toe link may separate, raising crash risk; Front Seat Belts May Not Restrain Occupants in a Crash; Incorrect tire placard may lead to vehicle overloading. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Rivian R1S?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Forward Collision Avoidance (3), Air Bags (3), Seats (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2022 Rivian R1S has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.