2024 Rivian R1S Body and structure 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 body and structure 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.
“Rivian has a 'kneel' option that uses the powered air suspension to lower the vehicle to make entry and exiting the vehicle easier for users. Yes, this can be turned off or on. When on, the function stops if a main door (driver/passenger) is open and left open the car will not continue to kneel for safety purposes. However, it does NOT stop if you are using the rear hatch to access anything. The car continues to kneel. …”
NHTSA complaint #11628789, filed 2024-12“While backing very slowly into a parking space, I lightly contacted small twigs (please see photo) with the vehicle. There was no impact with another vehicle, pole, wall, or solid object, and no significant force was applied. A child seated in the third row mentioned hearing a light scraping sound. Immediately afterward, the rear window suddenly and violently exploded, sending glass shards into the interior of the vehicle. The glass dispersed forward into the cabin, creating a significant safety hazard for the occupants, including children. …”
NHTSA complaint #11707817, filed 2025-12Related 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 2024 Rivian R1S
5 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSeats
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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