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Rivian R1SModel year report

2022 Rivian R1S Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
—no mileage reported
Recalls
13campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
69 MPGecombined, Electric part-time 4WD · 73 city / 65 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2022 Rivian R1S (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2022 Rivian R1S. The part named most often is air bags, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by seats (3) and forward collision avoidance (2). Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns and 50 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 3 recall campaigns covering the curtain filed under the same part. Seats complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Air bags: “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”

NHTSA complaint #11561958, filed 2023-12

Seats: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #11614813, filed 2024-09

Forward collision avoidance: “On Monday, December 11, 2023 Myself, my girlfriend, and our two dogs were headed across the I-182 bridge coming out of Pasco, WA to Richland, WA. We were in the far left or center lane (I am not sure which). The highway is three lanes each way. We were at highway speed (the speed limit is 70 mph). About ¾ of the way across the bridge, the vehicle felt like all 4 wheels locked. The vehicle then skidded, turned 90 degree towards the concrete bridge barrier. We struck the bridge barrier nearly head on. The vehicle then rotated off the barrier and landed upright in the far right lane. …”

NHTSA complaint #11560132, filed 2023-12

Electrical system: “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 Rivian’s 8-year High Voltage Battery Limited Warranty. …”

NHTSA complaint #11743492, filed 2026-06

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

202322024202520262
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2022 Rivian R1S version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving); for electric versions it is the cost of electricity and the rating is in MPGe.

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
R1S part-time 4WDElectricsingle-speed736569 MPGe$1,100

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

See all 13 recalls for the 2022 Rivian R1S → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 50 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 50 bulletins →

Other model years of the Rivian R1S

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2026147383—78 MPGe—Too new
2025552,20011—79 MPGeToo new to compareToo new
20241724,2567—73 MPGe—Too new
20237629,00010—71 MPGeNot compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Too new
20226—13—69 MPGe—Not enough data

All Rivian R1S model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2022 Rivian R1S have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2022 Rivian R1S as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2022 Rivian R1S is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by seats with 3.

Has the 2022 Rivian R1S been recalled?

NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How efficient is the 2022 Rivian R1S according to the EPA?

The EPA rates the 2022 Rivian R1S (R1S, Electric) at 69 MPGe combined, 73 city and 65 highway, with an estimated annual electricity cost of $1,100 at 15,000 miles a year. Other battery and motor versions are rated differently.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.