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Rivian R1SModel year report

2026 Rivian R1S Problems

Compared with other Rivian R1S years

Too new to compare

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
14filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
738miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns 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
78 MPGecombined, Electric part-time 4WD · 82 city / 73 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2026 Rivian R1S (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2026 Rivian R1S. The part named most often is forward collision avoidance, with 3 complaints (21% of the total), followed by latches, locks and linkages (3) and brakes (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 738 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 7 technical service bulletins for this model year.

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: Transmission and drivetrain (1).

Example complaints

Forward collision avoidance: “While I was traveling, I suddenly got a brake light fault, turn signal fault, and front camera fault warning messages that appeared on the computer. Rear driver's side tail light/turn signal light stopped functioning and the rest of the brake lights are stuck on, including the rear third tail light while driving and when vehicle is locked/idle. Rivian had me perform soft and hard resets, but that did not solve these problems. Rivian states they are unable to assist me further until I drive it to a service center located near my home.”

NHTSA complaint #11760135, filed 2026-08

Latches, locks and linkages: “I would like to file a safety concern regarding the vehicles rear doors. The manual latch is covered by a strong piece of plastic that cannot be opened in a quick emergency. I am very worried as I drive with family and I don’t want them to potentially be stuck. The front doors have an easy manual latch right next to the electric door open button, and I would like to report this concern as the back doors should also have a manual latch just like the front. The current latches genuinely are difficult to open.”

NHTSA complaint #11707052, filed 2025-12

Brakes: “I was involved in an incident where the vehicle (R1S 2026) accelerated unexpectedly, struck the car in front of me and the brakes were unresponsive at the time. The car only stopped after crashing.”

NHTSA complaint #11713145, filed 2026-01

Electrical system: “I have had siginificant issues with my new 2026 rivian R1S specifically based around two key areas: 1. inaccurate battery range reporting/capacity below 20% charge 2. inaccurate mapbox navigation. Those two issues combine to create a dangerous situation in extreme conditions for a vehicle specifically designed and marketed for off-road adventure (snow, rain, below freezing temperatures) and for large capacity (7 passengers). …”

NHTSA complaint #11708078, filed 2025-12

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 500 and 977 miles.

100%0–100%10–250%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: 738 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.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2026 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 All-Terrain Dual Large (20in) 4WDElectricsingle-speed827076 MPGe$1,000
R1S All-Terrain Dual Large Plus (20in) 4WDElectricsingle-speed766772 MPGe$1,050
R1S All-Terrain Dual Max (20in) part-time 4WDElectricsingle-speed827378 MPGe$950
R1S All-Terrain Performance Dual Large (20in) 4WDElectricsingle-speed827076 MPGe$1,000
R1S All-Terrain Performance Dual Large Plus (20in) 4WDElectricsingle-speed766772 MPGe$1,050
R1S All-Terrain Performance Dual Max (20in) part-time 4WDElectricsingle-speed827378 MPGe$950
R1S All-Terrain Tri Max (20in) 4WDElectricsingle-speed726368 MPGe$1,100
R1S Dual Large (20in) 4WDElectricsingle-speed857279 MPGe$950
R1S Dual Large (22in) 4WDElectricsingle-speed947785 MPGe$900
R1S Dual Large Plus (20in) 4WDElectricsingle-speed857278 MPGe$950
R1S Dual Large Plus (22in) 4WDElectricsingle-speed897582 MPGe$900
R1S Dual Max (20in) part-time 4WDElectricsingle-speed867480 MPGe$950
R1S Dual Max (22in) part-time 4WDElectricsingle-speed917784 MPGe$900
R1S Dual Standard (20in) part-time 4WDElectricsingle-speed857279 MPGe$950

11 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

Recall details for the 2026 Rivian R1S → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

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. 7 on record; the latest 7 are shown.

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 2026 Rivian R1S have?

NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2026 Rivian R1S as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2026 Rivian R1S is reported most often?

Forward collision avoidance is named most often, in 3 complaints (21% of the total), followed by latches, locks and linkages with 3.

Has the 2026 Rivian R1S been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How efficient is the 2026 Rivian R1S according to the EPA?

The EPA rates the 2026 Rivian R1S (R1S All-Terrain Dual Max (20in), Electric) at 78 MPGe combined, 82 city and 73 highway, with an estimated annual electricity cost of $950 at 15,000 miles a year. Other battery and motor versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2026 Rivian R1S reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 738 miles and the middle half falls between 500 and 977 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. 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.