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Rivian R1TModel year report

2023 Rivian R1T Problems

Complaints
41filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
7,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls
8campaigns 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
76 MPGecombined, Electric part-time 4WD · 80 city / 71 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2023 Rivian R1T (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 41 consumer complaints for the 2023 Rivian R1T. The part named most often is air bags, with 14 complaints (34% of the total), followed by electrical system (7) and brakes (5). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 7,000 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns and 49 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the software and 17 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

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: Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (3), Back-over prevention (rear camera) (2), Seat belts (2), Exterior lighting (1), Steering (1), Body and structure (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Air bags: “The front passenger airbag sensor goes on and off when my passenger sits in the front seat. My passenger is 133 pounds and sometimes it triggers the disabled airbag icon and sometimes it doens't. It's very inconsistent and I fear that if it is in the disabled position at the time of an accident the airbags will not deploy. The vehicle has not been inspected by a licensed professional, manufacturer or police.”

NHTSA complaint #11562140, filed 2023-12

Electrical system: “I picked up this vehicle brand new from a Rivian service center. On the way home after approximately 90 miles, the screens lit up with a message saying Critical Battery Issue: Service Vehicle Immediately. In addition to the warnings on the console, there was a very loud beeping sound that did not stop. My understanding of the issue from speaking to Service and reading forums is that there is a software issue interacting with the battery which can cause this issue and eventually the vehicle to brick. …”

NHTSA complaint #11518020, filed 2023-04

Brakes: “I Was driving down highway and receive a fe messages in quick order -front sensors off, front camera off, collision detection off, regenerative braking off - started moving toward right shoulder prior to pulling off - car lost speed at high rate putting me in jeopardy of being rear ended. 2025.06.012 code was loaded into truck the day before - this was first real drive after new code loaded into truck - early in the morning the warning for front sensors off, collision detection off, regenerative braking off did come and I pulled off and rebooted system. …”

NHTSA complaint #11650888, filed 2025-03

Other or unknown: “I was shifting my truck from park to reverse when the shift handle snapped off. There was no warning and I had just driven the vehicle a couple hours earlier. The truck only has 13k miles on it.”

NHTSA complaint #11682044, filed 2025-08

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 7,000 and 7,000 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 (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 7,000 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 2023 Rivian R1T 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
R1T (20 inch wheels) AWDElectricsingle-speed696064 MPGe$1,200
R1T (21 inch wheels) AWDElectricsingle-speed766973 MPGe$1,050
R1T (22 inch wheels) AWDElectricsingle-speed736368 MPGe$1,100
R1T 21 inch Dual Large part-time 4WDElectricsingle-speed827478 MPGe$950
R1T 21 inch Performance Dual Large part-time 4WDElectricsingle-speed827478 MPGe$950
R1T 22 inch Dual Large part-time 4WDElectricsingle-speed807176 MPGe$1,000
R1T 22 inch Performance Dual Large part-time 4WDElectricsingle-speed807176 MPGe$1,000

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

See all 8 recalls for the 2023 Rivian R1T → · 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. 49 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 49 bulletins →

Other model years of the Rivian R1T

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20251080010—79 MPGe—Too new
2024101,7007—73 MPGe—Too new
2023417,0008—76 MPGeNot compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Too new
20227233,00012—70 MPGeNot compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising

All Rivian R1T model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2023 Rivian R1T have?

NHTSA recorded 41 consumer complaints for the 2023 Rivian R1T as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2023 Rivian R1T is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 14 complaints (34% of the total), followed by electrical system with 7.

Has the 2023 Rivian R1T been recalled?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How efficient is the 2023 Rivian R1T according to the EPA?

The EPA rates the 2023 Rivian R1T (R1T 22 inch Dual Large, Electric) at 76 MPGe combined, 80 city and 71 highway, with an estimated annual electricity cost of $1,000 at 15,000 miles a year. Other battery and motor versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2023 Rivian R1T reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 7,000 miles and the middle half falls between 7,000 and 7,000 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.