2023 Rivian R1S Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 7%of 76 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2023 Rivian R1S, 7% of the 76 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I am experiencing an ongoing and unresolved steering column defect in my 2023 Rivian R1S, which creates a serious safety risk while driving. Issue Details: The steering wheel drops unexpectedly when weight is applied, even lightly. This occurs both while the vehicle is stationary and while driving, including when hitting small bumps in the road. The issue compromises steering stability and could lead to a loss of vehicle control. Repair Attempts & Rivian’s Response: I have taken the vehicle to Rivian Service Centers four times for this issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11645757, filed 2025-03“Steering wheel was angled when the car was going straight Vehicle felt unstable going into turns and would pull toward the center line in the road Upon inspecting underneath the vehicle, the steering rack bolts were loose and the rack moving side to side making the steering inconsistent and loose.”
NHTSA complaint #11510668, filed 2023-03“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11546818, filed 2023-09“The vehicle experiences recurring, uncommanded high-speed steering lurches where the Lane Keep Assist (LKA) system initiates aggressive, sudden steering inputs at highway speeds (65+ mph). These inputs force the vehicle out of its lane and require immediate, significant manual driver counter-steering to prevent collisions. These events occur without warning, despite no perceived environmental triggers. This issue involves the vehicle's automated steering and Lane Keep Assist software suite. …”
NHTSA complaint #11748472, filed 2026-07Related service bulletins
- 10238719Jun 14, 2023Rivian is launching a technical service bulletin for some model year 2022 and 2023 R1T and R1S vehicles. In some situations, the driver may notice a slight vibration or…
- 10235683Apr 25, 2023Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2022 and 2023 R1T and R1S vehicles. On these vehicles, the steering wheel may not be properly aligned to…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2023 Rivian R1S
29 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsSeats
12 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsForward collision avoidance
7 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsLane departure
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 Rivian R1S
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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