NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls and 41 owner complaints for the 2023 Rivian R1T. Most complaints involve air bags (14) and electrical system (7). The EPA rates it 64–78 mpg combined.
Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2027 R1S, 2022-2026 R1T, and 2027 R2 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be obstructed by a notification when in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1T and 2022-2026 R1S vehicles. The bolts that secure the second-row driver and passenger side seat belt retractor assemblies may be improperly tightened.
Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1S and R1T vehicles that previously had service performed. The toe link may have been reassembled incorrectly during service procedures performed before March 10, 2025.
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
“Rivian passenger airbag is usually disabled (70 % cases) with adult passengers weighing about 125 lbs while they sit correctly in the front passenger seat. There is a warning light "Passenger airbag off". No problems with heavier passengers (> 140 lbs). There are tons of threads about this issue on Rivian forums, Reddit or Facebook groups. Based on these threads, sometimes Rivian service centers try to fix it (often unseccessfully) and sometimes they say it's normal. I've contacted a Rivian service through the Rivian app and they told me that it's a normal behavior because 125 lbs is near the treshold. But I never had similar issues with other cars.”
“In my recordings, the backup camera image took 6 to 11 seconds to appear after shifting into reverse. FMVSS 111 (S6.2.3) requires 2.0 seconds. It happens on software 2026.23 and newer, which is the fix software for Rivian recall 26V597. Crash: Around the end of August 2026 (I don't know the exact date), I was turning around in a parking lot in Stone Mountain, GA with a rooftop tent on the truck. I shifted into reverse, the backup camera image never came up on the center screen, and the truck backed into a pole at under 3 mph. The rear bumper and tailgate were damaged. I recorded it on September 24, 2026: 1. Shifted from Park to Reverse. The center screen showed a Loading spinner and no camera image for about 10.8 seconds. 2. Already in Reverse when I started recording. The truck was rolling backward at 2 mph while the center screen was blank. The camera image first appeared about 6 seconds into the recording. Frame-by-frame stills are attached. A link to both videos is in the attached PDF. Software: Rivian told me the truck was on 2026.23.0 at the time of the crash. It is on 2026.31.0 now. Recall 26V597 says R1 software before 2026.23 is affected, and it…”
“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. Everything seemed to be fine - made into office and again on return the loss of speed at high rate was a safety issue.”
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1T 21 inch Dual Large Auto (A1) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 82 | 74 | 78 | $950 | — |
| R1T 21 inch Performance Dual Large Auto (A1) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 82 | 74 | 78 | $950 | — |
| R1T 22 inch Dual Large Auto (A1) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 80 | 71 | 76 | $1,000 | — |
| R1T 22 inch Performance Dual Large Auto (A1) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 80 | 71 | 76 | $1,000 | — |
| R1T (21 inch wheels) Auto (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | 76 | 69 | 73 | $1,050 | — |
| R1T (22 inch wheels) Auto (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | 73 | 63 | 68 | $1,100 | — |
| R1T (20 inch wheels) Auto (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | 69 | 60 | 64 | $1,200 | — |
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tire rotation | 6,000–8,000 mi | 6–12 months | EVs wear tires faster (weight, torque) |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–4 years | Regen braking spares the pads, not the fluid |
| Battery coolant | Per manual | Per manual | Intervals vary widely by maker |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years |
8 safety recalls as of Oct 28, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.
Owners filed 41 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are air bags (14), electrical system (7), service brakes (5). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
The EPA rates the 2023 Rivian R1T at 64–78 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (7 versions rated).