2023 Rivian R1S Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%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 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 2023 Rivian R1S, 1% 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 pulled into my semicircle, long driveway as I do every morning, and stopped at the top by releasing my foot off the accelerator (no need for brakes as it is an EV). I opened the garage door and slowly stepped on the accelerator, but it started to go fast, and I felt out of control. I immediately released my foot off the accelerator (which should have stopped the vehicle) and slammed on the brakes (there is proof in my driveway with tire marks leading up to the accident) but still did not stop. …”
NHTSA complaint #11664025, filed 2025-05Related service bulletins
- 11036009Jul 23, 2026Rivian 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…
- 11036007Jul 23, 2026Rivian 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…
- 11029590Feb 4, 2026Rivian 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…
- 11026109Nov 20, 2025Rivian 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…
Body and structure: 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 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsFuel system
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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