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2024 Rivian R1S Problems

Compared with other Rivian R1S years

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Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
17filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
24,256miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
7campaigns on record
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
73 MPGecombined, Electric part-time 4WD · 78 city / 67 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2024 Rivian R1S (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2024 Rivian R1S. The part named most often is suspension, with 5 complaints (29% of the total), followed by forward collision avoidance (3) and other or unknown (3). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 24,256 miles. Of all complaints, 5 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns and 33 technical service bulletins for this model year. Suspension complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign, 1 NHTSA investigation and 8 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.

Also reported: Brakes (1), Lane departure (1), Steering (1), Transmission and drivetrain (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Suspension: “Recurring front suspension fastener and component failures causing severe asymmetric inner-shoulder tire wear and steering vibration. Vibration was reported to the manufacturer's service center from delivery (Feb 2024) and repeatedly called normal. Jan 2025: front left hub bearing and halfshaft replaced under warranty after metal-on-metal grinding. …”

NHTSA complaint #11743786, filed 2026-06

Forward collision avoidance: “Below are the diagnostics that Rivian says happened. I pulled into a parking space and as I placed my foot on the brake the car launched forward. I DID NOT hold both peddles down at the same time. The car malfunctioned and thank god I hit another parked car and not a person. The car has no been in the shop and at Rivian service center for the last 4 months. They are taking no responsibility for the events and are not returning my calls. I have read on many chat boards that this has happened to other drivers and they say it is user error . …”

NHTSA complaint #11610095, filed 2024-08

Other or unknown: “The horn is so quiet that when I was driving on the highway at 65 mph, someone changed lanes without looking. I tried to use the horn, but it was so soft that neither the other driver nor I could hear it, which nearly caused a major accident. I’ve spoken to other owners who have also noticed this issue. This could also be dangerous for pedestrians in case of a wrong crossing, as the horn may not be loud enough to alert them.”

NHTSA complaint #11595164, filed 2024-06

Vehicle speed control: “Our 2024 Rivian came to a stop at a light with three cars in front of it. We have the video from a home on the street. ABout 12-15 feet behind the next car. Rivian comes to a complete stop. Sits about 5 seconds. Then car surges forward to rear end the car in front. that car hits another car and another car. THe rivian only makes direct contact to the car in front then hits aa parked car next to that one, through a 2' block wall and hits a building. No one hurt on site. …”

NHTSA complaint #11740638, filed 2026-05

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 5,000 and 43,511 miles.

50%0–100%10–2550%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 24,256 miles.

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

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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.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2024 Rivian R1S. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
R1S · SUV AWDnot rated———4 · 12.7% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2024 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2024 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 AT Performance Dual Standard Plus (20in) part-time 4WDElectricsingle-speed686265 MPGe$1,150
R1S All-Terrain Dual Large (20in) part-time 4WDElectricsingle-speed726468 MPGe$1,100
R1S All-Terrain Dual Max (20in) part-time 4WDElectricsingle-speed786773 MPGe$1,050
R1S All-Terrain Dual Standard Plus (20in) part-time 4WDElectricsingle-speed686265 MPGe$1,150
R1S All-Terrain Performance Dual Large (20in) part-time 4WDElectricsingle-speed726468 MPGe$1,100
R1S All-Terrain Performance Dual Max (20in) part-time 4WDElectricsingle-speed786773 MPGe$1,050
R1S All-Terrain Quad Large (20 inch) AWDElectricsingle-speed656063 MPGe$1,200
R1S Dual Large (21in) part-time 4WDElectricsingle-speed827478 MPGe$950
R1S Dual Large (22in) part-time 4WDElectricsingle-speed807175 MPGe$1,000
R1S Dual Max (21in) part-time 4WDElectricsingle-speed897682 MPGe$900
R1S Dual Max (22in) part-time 4WDElectricsingle-speed847278 MPGe$950
R1S Dual Standard (21in) part-time 4WDElectricsingle-speed787175 MPGe$1,000
R1S Dual Standard (22in) part-time 4WDElectricsingle-speed746670 MPGe$1,100
R1S Dual Standard Plus (21in) part-time 4WDElectricsingle-speed807477 MPGe$1,000

10 more EPA-rated versions are not shown.

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 7 recalls for the 2024 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. 33 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 33 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 2024 Rivian R1S have?

NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2024 Rivian R1S as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2024 Rivian R1S is reported most often?

Suspension is named most often, in 5 complaints (29% of the total), followed by forward collision avoidance with 3.

Has the 2024 Rivian R1S been recalled?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How efficient is the 2024 Rivian R1S according to the EPA?

The EPA rates the 2024 Rivian R1S (R1S All-Terrain Dual Max (20in), Electric) at 73 MPGe combined, 78 city and 67 highway, with an estimated annual electricity cost of $1,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other battery and motor versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2024 Rivian R1S reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 24,256 miles and the middle half falls between 5,000 and 43,511 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. 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.