2024 Rivian R1T Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 10%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,700miles
- 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 2024 Rivian R1T, 10% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,700 miles.
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.
“The contact owns a 2024 Rivian R1T. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed with the cruise control activated, the Drive Fault, message was displayed after which the vehicle lost motive power and the contact became aware that the brakes were not functioning properly, requiring increased effort to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway to turn off the vehicle. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality. An unknown warning light was illuminated. …”
NHTSA complaint #11590550, filed 2024-05, 1,700 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11022483Aug 29, 2025Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2023-2025 R1T and R1S vehicles that were built with a front NVH/ting washer that may damage the nearby…
- 11021782Jul 9, 2025FSAM-1608: Rivian 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…
- 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…
- 11015124Feb 21, 2025We’ve identified your R1T/R1S as needing a service appointment related to its Drain Plug. Please bring your vehicle in to prevent any issues, which could impact your HVAC system…
- 11012364Dec 19, 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…
- 11011343Nov 15, 2024Text message sent to customers to encourage them to call and schedule service.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2024 Rivian R1T
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2024 Rivian R1T
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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