Rivian R2 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Rivian R2 (2027–2027) that have at least 5 complaints. 2027 has the most, with 5. Across all years, the part named most often is brakes (2 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All R2 model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 5 | — | 2 | 7 | — | Too new |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Brakes2 22%
- Air bags2 22%
- Vehicle speed control1 11%
- Body and structure1 11%
- Fuel system1 11%
- Forward collision avoidance1 11%
- Electrical system1 11%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2027: “I have a Rivian R2 bought recently on Oct 11. I noticed a problem that could impact safety while driving. Hood reflects the sunlight on to the drivers eyes and make it hard to see infront of the car. I was able to drive with handsfree, but this is a safety risk. Please take this request seriously and assess the safety of operating Rivian R2 when sunlight reflects from the hood”
NHTSA complaint #11772239, filed 2026-10Other Rivian models
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology