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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2026 Rivian R1S Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
7%of 14 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 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2026 Rivian R1S, 7% of the 14 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202617%
202535%
202416%
202323%
2022117%

Other parts of the 2026 Rivian R1S

Forward collision avoidance
3 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2026 Rivian R1S

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology