2024 Rivian R1S Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 12%of 17 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 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 2024 Rivian R1S, 12% of the 17 complaints for this model year.
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.
“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“Vehicle stopped working while driving. It completely shut off even though I had 250 miles of range available. It looked up the rear wheels and came to a very harsh stop. It was immobilized and even with a hard reset it didn’t come back to life.”
NHTSA complaint #11597868, filed 2024-07Related service bulletins
- 11033439May 19, 2026Rivian is launching a technical service bulletin for some model year 2022-2024 R1 vehicles that may have ultrasonic sensors detached from the front fascia mounting area. After…
- 11029593Feb 17, 2026SMS Reminder sent to customers who had still open potential 12-volt failures.
- 11029592Feb 9, 2026SMS sent to customers with potential 12-volt failure and advising need for replacement to avoid drivability interruptions.
- 11019107May 6, 2025Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2023-2025 R1T and R1S vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with an improperly formatted solid…
- 11016388Mar 22, 2025Bulk SMS - Service Campaign Awareness
- 11015128Feb 21, 2025We’re reaching out about your <<<R1T,R1S>>> (VIN: <<insert VIN here>>). We need to <<<replace the 12V battery>><<,>> << and>> swap the HVAC drain plug <<,>> << and>> <<inspect…
- 11015126Feb 21, 2025Rivian Internal Hi <customer name>, We’re reaching out about your Rivian. We identified a need to inspect your vehicle for a potential issue that could result in being unable to…
- 11015122Feb 21, 2025We’ve identified your R1T/R1S as needing a service appointment related to its 12V battery. Please bring your vehicle in to prevent a 12-Volt Failure, which could leave you unable…
- 11011343Nov 15, 2024Text message sent to customers to encourage them to call and schedule service.
- 11008360Oct 20, 2024Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2022-2024 R1T and R1S vehicles that may have been built with the incorrect interior audio amplifier. On…
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2024 Rivian R1S
5 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2024 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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