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Body and structurePart report

2022 Rivian R1T Body and structure Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
6%of 72 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2022 Rivian R1T, 6% of the 72 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.

“Subframe has cracked. It is a known issue for my vehicle as the welded subframe isn’t strong enough to hold the weight of my vehicle over time. Thus compromising the structural integrity over time, leading to severe safety hazards like unpredictable handling, poor stability, and potential failure of critical components. This can lead to accidents if not resolved. Rivian currently knows this is an issue and charges customers who are out of warranty over $11k to repair.”

NHTSA complaint #11731701, filed 2026-04

“the electronic door handles are malfunctioning and not opening or staying open. when they stay in and dont present, the door remains locked and cannot be opened from the outside. This is a safety hazard if an occupant cannot exit the vehicle in an emergency and the door cannot be opened from the outside. I have already had one (drivers door) replaced and now both rear passenger doors are malfunctioning. this is an intermittent problem. I believe this to be a manufacturing defect that should be covered at the cost of the manufacturer.”

NHTSA complaint #11698427, filed 2025-11

“The front driver’s side door became stuck shut while inside the vehicle, forcing the driver to have to exit the vehicle by crawling across the inside of the vehicle and out the passenger’s side door. Repeated attempts to unlock and open the door from both inside and outside the vehicle (reaching through the door window to the exterior door latch) were unsuccessful. The manufacturer confirmed the problem and attempted to fix it on three occasions, replacing various door components and assuring me that the problem was fixed. However, the issue reoccurred each time and is still unsolved.”

NHTSA complaint #11579366, filed 2024-03

Related service bulletins

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025110%
2024110%
202312%
202246%

Other parts of the 2022 Rivian R1T

Suspension
17 complaintsForward collision avoidance
12 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsLane departure
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 Rivian R1T

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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