2024 Rivian R1S Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 29%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 5 complaints about the suspension of the 2024 Rivian R1S, 29% of the 17 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“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“clunking/thumping noise coming from front end over speed bumps like something is loose or going to fall apart. have taken car into service few times and was told its normal, its getting worse. Online forum threads have mentioned same issue , I am afraid one of these days something going to snap and cause a breakdown or even worse terrible accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11663610, filed 2025-05“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“At 56,083 miles, my 2024 Rivian R1S experienced a suspension warning while driving on the US-101 Freeway and entered reduced-performance/turtle mode, limiting the vehicle to approximately 50 MPH while surrounding traffic was traveling substantially faster. The sudden speed differential created a serious highway collision risk. Rivian inspected the vehicle and diagnosed fault P12DF7A, “Roll Control Cross Circuit Static Leakage Check Failure.” The technician repeated the hydraulic leakage test to rule out a false positive. …”
NHTSA complaint #11762015, filed 2026-09Related recalls
- 26V003000Jan 5, 2026Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1S and R1T vehicles that previously had service performed. The toe link may have been…Covers: Rivian R1S 2022–2025, R1T 2022–2025
Related service bulletins
- 11026105Nov 14, 2025Email requesting customers to have service performed on their vehicle.
- 11022482Aug 1, 2025Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2023-2024 R1T and R1S vehicles. On these vehicles, the wheel hub to knuckle joint may have been…
- 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…
- 11015123Feb 21, 2025We’ve identified your R1T/R1S as needing a service appointment to inspect and potentially adjust the torque for fasteners on your vehicle’s wheel hubs. Failing to inspect this…
- 11008362Sep 20, 2024Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2023-2024 R1T and R1S vehicles. On these vehicles, the wheel hub to knuckle joint may have been…
- 11006035Jul 3, 2024Rivian is initiating a technical service bulletin for some 2022-2024 R1T and R1S vehicles. In some situations, the driver may notice a squeaking or chirping noise coming from the…
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2024 Rivian R1S
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectrical system
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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