{"meta":{"dataset":"known-issues","title":"Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters — Rivian","level":"make","generated":"2026-09-20","source_freshness":"2026-09-20","source":"NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, grouped by failure theme by Wrench.Pro","source_url":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","license":"CC BY 4.0 (derived data); underlying NHTSA records are US public domain","license_url":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/license","citation":"Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Rivian [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues","schema_url":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues#schema","method_url":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/methodology#known-issues","fields":["year","make","make_slug","model","model_slug","cluster_id","label","component_code","complaint_count","date_range","source_complaint_count","reviewed_at","quote_1_odi","quote_1_text","quote_2_odi","quote_2_text","quote_3_odi","quote_3_text","vehicle_page","data_page"]},"rows":[{"year":2025,"make":"Rivian","make_slug":"rivian","model":"R1S","model_slug":"r1s","cluster_id":"r1s-2025-windshield-cracking","label":"Windshield cracking without significant impact","component_code":"VISIBILITY/WIPER","complaint_count":3,"date_range":"2025-05 → 2026-04","source_complaint_count":51,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11734816","quote_1_text":"My 3rd windshield has cracked after a tiny 1/8\" impact point. The result was spidering all the way around the middle sensor housing area and propagating 6\" down. It also spidered to the top of the windshield","quote_2_odi":"11717398","quote_2_text":"I have experienced six separate windshield failures (cracks and chips) within the first eight months of owning my 2025 Rivian R1S","quote_3_odi":"11659167","quote_3_text":"I have owned cars for more than three decades and never had a windshield crack. In the first three months of owning a Rivian R1 S I had two windshield cracks from a simple pebble on the highway","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2025/rivian/r1s","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/rivian"},{"year":2025,"make":"Rivian","make_slug":"rivian","model":"R1S","model_slug":"r1s","cluster_id":"r1s-2025-exterior-lighting-failure","label":"Exterior lighting and turn signal failure","component_code":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING","complaint_count":9,"date_range":"2024-08 → 2026-06","source_complaint_count":51,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11693231","quote_1_text":"During an early season wet snow storm within minutes of driving the lights had become covered with snow and deflected the light in such a way that created a very unsafe driving environment","quote_2_odi":"11648019","quote_2_text":"Hazard light switch stopped functioning one day. It is completely unusable and is a safety issue","quote_3_odi":"11609290","quote_3_text":"Driver side high beam lights are out or malfunction. No warning on dashboard except for \"Adaptive High Beam not working.\"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2025/rivian/r1s","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/rivian"},{"year":2025,"make":"Rivian","make_slug":"rivian","model":"R1S","model_slug":"r1s","cluster_id":"r1s-2025-steering-pull-vibration","label":"Steering pull and vibration at speed","component_code":"STEERING","complaint_count":5,"date_range":"2024-10 → 2026-05","source_complaint_count":51,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11695067","quote_1_text":"The Rivian R1S that I own pulls hard to the right when you accelerate and then pulls to the left when you decelerate","quote_2_odi":"11663831","quote_2_text":"The vehicle steering wheel has never been straight since the day I purchased it but I thought it was normal because of the roads I drive on then it got worse and worse","quote_3_odi":"11619023","quote_3_text":"Steering wheel vibrates back and forth when driving at highway speeds and following the flow of traffic. The shaking makes my hands and wrists numb after a few minutes of driving at speed","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2025/rivian/r1s","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/rivian"},{"year":2025,"make":"Rivian","make_slug":"rivian","model":"R1S","model_slug":"r1s","cluster_id":"r1s-2025-rear-door-emergency-egress","label":"Rear door emergency exit mechanism","component_code":"LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES","complaint_count":4,"date_range":"2025-06 → 2025-11","source_complaint_count":51,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11699510","quote_1_text":"The rear doors cannot be opened in an emergency when electrical power is interrupted","quote_2_odi":"11684785","quote_2_text":"vehicle was delivered without the driver door cable properly installed, resulting no manual way to exit the vehicle in the event of an emergency/ power failure","quote_3_odi":"11668679","quote_3_text":"Emergency exit of the rear doors does not include a manual door pull lever or cable obvious to the occupant","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2025/rivian/r1s","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/rivian"},{"year":2025,"make":"Rivian","make_slug":"rivian","model":"R1S","model_slug":"r1s","cluster_id":"r1s-2025-unintended-acceleration","label":"Unintended acceleration and brake failure","component_code":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES","complaint_count":10,"date_range":"2025-01 → 2026-02","source_complaint_count":51,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11707116","quote_1_text":"On November 27th the accelerator on my Rivian became stuck causing the car to accelerate quickly and preventing me from immediately stopping the car","quote_2_odi":"11675876","quote_2_text":"While my wife was driving our 2025 Rivian R1S (approx. 13,500 miles), the vehicle was at a complete stop when it began to slowly roll forward on its own, followed by a sudden surge of acceleration, despite no input on the accelerator","quote_3_odi":"11693883","quote_3_text":"The contact owned a 2025 Rivian R1S. The contact stated that while driving 24 MPH, the other vehicle switched lanes in front of the contact's vehicle. The other driver had a learner's permit. The contact depressed the brake pedal, but it traveled down to the floorboard","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2025/rivian/r1s","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/rivian"},{"year":2025,"make":"Rivian","make_slug":"rivian","model":"R1S","model_slug":"r1s","cluster_id":"r1s-2025-electrical-propulsion-shutdown","label":"Complete electrical or propulsion shutdown while driving","component_code":"POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE","complaint_count":6,"date_range":"2024-12 → 2026-04","source_complaint_count":51,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11728920","quote_1_text":"While driving on a highway, the vehicle displayed an emergency malfunction alert indicating the system was shutting down, followed by a sudden loss of propulsion","quote_2_odi":"11679876","quote_2_text":"Both the high-voltage and low-voltage systems shut down, leaving the vehicle entirely inoperable","quote_3_odi":"11635709","quote_3_text":"The vehicle jolted, made a loud noise from the front axle, and then fully stopped in the middle of a busy road with the battery still at 55%. Once it stopped, I had no hazard lights or power steering, and the infotainment system locked up","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2025/rivian/r1s","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/rivian"},{"year":2025,"make":"Rivian","make_slug":"rivian","model":"R1S","model_slug":"r1s","cluster_id":"r1s-2025-adas-cruise-disengagement","label":"Adaptive cruise control and lane-assist disengagement","component_code":"FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, LANE DEPARTURE","complaint_count":3,"date_range":"2024-12 → 2026-05","source_complaint_count":51,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11741159","quote_1_text":"Vehicles autonomous driving has failed several times. The system changes from autonomous driving to adaptive cruise control without giving the normal alerts for the driver to take the wheel, giving me or my spouse no time to properly react","quote_2_odi":"11676480","quote_2_text":"Infotainment system on multiple occasions has started to have lag. Once the lag is present dragging fingers across the main infotainment screen ie navigating a map will cause the vehicle to disengage adaptive cruise/highway assist while driving at any speed","quote_3_odi":"11632562","quote_3_text":"On the way home from picking up the vehicle, the adaptive cruise control and the late keep assist functionality failed. The service center determined that one of the front radars needed to be replaced","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2025/rivian/r1s","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/rivian"},{"year":2023,"make":"Rivian","make_slug":"rivian","model":"R1S","model_slug":"r1s","cluster_id":"r1s-2023-passenger-airbag-occupancy-sensor","label":"Passenger seat occupancy sensor and airbag deactivation","component_code":"AIR BAGS, SEATS","complaint_count":26,"date_range":"2023-07 → 2026-03","source_complaint_count":72,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11594215","quote_1_text":"My right front passenger seat does not detect adult occupants reliably, and therefore does not enable the airbags. My wife is approximately 105 pounds and sits in the seat in a standard upright fashion without leaning back. Her legs are not crossed and are just resting on the floor…","quote_2_odi":"","quote_2_text":"","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2023/rivian/r1s","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/rivian"},{"year":2023,"make":"Rivian","make_slug":"rivian","model":"R1S","model_slug":"r1s","cluster_id":"r1s-2023-sudden-unintended-acceleration","label":"Sudden unintended acceleration events","component_code":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL","complaint_count":5,"date_range":"2023-11 → 2026-07","source_complaint_count":72,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11553554","quote_1_text":"Stopped at McDonalds drive through waiting to order with my foot on the brake and the vehicle lunged forward rearending the car stopped 5 feet in front of me ordering. I was trying to brake but it kept pushing the car in front of me then careened to the right hitting a sign and a parked car…","quote_2_odi":"11753900","quote_2_text":"I was using one-pedal driving mode and had come to a complete stop with my foot off the accelerator. I turned briefly to hand my child an ice cream cup, and when I looked back at the road, the vehicle was accelerating at full power with no contact from either pedal…","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2023/rivian/r1s","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/rivian"},{"year":2023,"make":"Rivian","make_slug":"rivian","model":"R1S","model_slug":"r1s","cluster_id":"r1s-2023-horn-audibility","label":"Horn audibility below traffic noise levels","component_code":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","complaint_count":6,"date_range":"2023-09 → 2024-08","source_complaint_count":72,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11611043","quote_1_text":"Horn is extremely underpowered and not audible to other drivers at highway speeds in particular. This has not been inspected by Rivian because all R1S vehicles are like this since they removed the second horn that was originally shipped in earlier builds.","quote_2_odi":"11559419","quote_2_text":"The single horn on this vehicle is incredibly weak/not loud enough and has almost led to two separate incidents in my 3 months of ownership due to other drivers not being able to hear my horn.","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2023/rivian/r1s","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/rivian"},{"year":2023,"make":"Rivian","make_slug":"rivian","model":"R1S","model_slug":"r1s","cluster_id":"r1s-2023-ota-update-screen-blackout","label":"OTA software update causing display and safety-system blackout","component_code":"FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","complaint_count":4,"date_range":"2023-11 → 2023-11","source_complaint_count":72,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11555051","quote_1_text":"Rivian pushed a software update to owners on the evening of 11/13/2023. This update made the driver information and infotainment screens non-functional and also disabled all driver saftey aids and any ability to turn exterior lights or windshield wipers off or on…","quote_2_odi":"11555040","quote_2_text":"Software update rolled out version 2023.42.0 and now the vehicle screen is black and HVAC does not work. It is unclear if any safety or airbag systems are operational. Cameras not working.","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2023/rivian/r1s","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/rivian"},{"year":2023,"make":"Rivian","make_slug":"rivian","model":"R1T","model_slug":"r1t","cluster_id":"r1t-2023-passenger-airbag-sensor","label":"Passenger airbag sensor deactivation by weight","component_code":"AIR BAGS","complaint_count":13,"date_range":"2023-09-21 → 2024-04-22","source_complaint_count":37,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11561699","quote_1_text":"The Rivian R1T's passenger airbag does not engage if you weigh less than a certain amount. I am 5'2\" and 120 pounds, and the airbag is \"off\" if I sit in the passenger seat. Some Rivian dealers say it is set at 135 pounds; one dealer said it is set at 150 pounds","quote_2_odi":"11545749","quote_2_text":"The passenger airbag sensor is malfunctioning. When a passenger weighing 115 pounds is seated in the front passenger seat with the seatbelt connected, the vehicle disables the airbag. This has been documented with pictures and video multiple times to Rivian","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2023/rivian/r1t","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/rivian"},{"year":2023,"make":"Rivian","make_slug":"rivian","model":"R1T","model_slug":"r1t","cluster_id":"r1t-2023-halfshaft-cv-bolt-loose","label":"Front half-shaft and CV axle bolt loosening","component_code":"POWER TRAIN","complaint_count":4,"date_range":"2023-04-30 → 2026-05-22","source_complaint_count":37,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11671561","quote_1_text":"Rivian R1T was brought to independent tire center for tire rotation on same day before 1,000 mile trip. Technician documented:  \"Drivers side front CV axle bolt almost completely backed out\". Bolt took less than one rotation by hand to come off. Documented by tire shop technician","quote_2_odi":"11567244","quote_2_text":"Was driving on the highway in the left lane at roughly 80 mph and suddenly lost regenerative braking and almost got into an accident not realizing I had to use my physical brakes to slow down.  Truck entered turtle mode and was able to make it safely over and back home.  Problem…","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2023/rivian/r1t","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/rivian"},{"year":2023,"make":"Rivian","make_slug":"rivian","model":"R1T","model_slug":"r1t","cluster_id":"r1t-2023-adas-driver-plus-failure","label":"Driver+ ADAS unavailability and lane assist errors","component_code":"LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL","complaint_count":4,"date_range":"2024-04-13 → 2025-10-20","source_complaint_count":37,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11694627","quote_1_text":"The vehicle’s Driver+ advanced driver assistance system (including Adaptive Cruise Control and Highway Assist) repeatedly failed during normal highway driving. The system would display “Driver Assistance Features Unavailable – Service Soon” and immediately disable all…","quote_2_odi":"11582833","quote_2_text":"Car was lane corrected into other lane and started accelerating. Like getting hit by a bumper in a pinball machine. Avoided a head on collision but managed to safety maneuver into a fence instead of a tree","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2023/rivian/r1t","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/rivian"},{"year":2023,"make":"Rivian","make_slug":"rivian","model":"R1T","model_slug":"r1t","cluster_id":"r1t-2023-power-loss-turtle-mode","label":"Sudden power loss and turtle mode entry while driving","component_code":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","complaint_count":4,"date_range":"2023-11-03 → 2025-03-26","source_complaint_count":37,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11644509","quote_1_text":"The powertrain, acceleration system, and defrost system failed. The vehicle unexpectedly entered Limited Performance Mode, but instead of allowing reduced acceleration as expected, it resulted in a complete loss of power and left us stranded in traffic","quote_2_odi":"11650888","quote_2_text":"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…","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2023/rivian/r1t","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/rivian"},{"year":2023,"make":"Rivian","make_slug":"rivian","model":"R1T","model_slug":"r1t","cluster_id":"r1t-2023-windshield-defrost-hvac","label":"Windshield defrost blowing cool air in cold temperatures","component_code":"VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM","complaint_count":1,"date_range":"2026-04-15 → 2026-04-15","source_complaint_count":37,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11731452","quote_1_text":"On multiple occasions I have experienced the defrost feature of my 2023 Rivian R1T blowing cool air instead of warm or hot air, leading to a build up of ice on the windshield while driving. I have brought this concern to Rivian's attention with two service appointments","quote_2_odi":"","quote_2_text":"","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2023/rivian/r1t","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/rivian"},{"year":2023,"make":"Rivian","make_slug":"rivian","model":"R1T","model_slug":"r1t","cluster_id":"r1t-2023-water-intrusion-roof","label":"Water intrusion through sun visor hinges and roof console","component_code":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","complaint_count":1,"date_range":"2026-01-05 → 2026-01-05","source_complaint_count":37,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11708829","quote_1_text":"When it rains, or water is allowed to collect on top of the roof, water seeps in through the hinges of the driver and passenger sun visors. Depending on how much water is allowed to collect, it can trickle in or gush right inside the interior of the vehicle","quote_2_odi":"","quote_2_text":"","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2023/rivian/r1t","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/rivian"},{"year":2023,"make":"Rivian","make_slug":"rivian","model":"R1T","model_slug":"r1t","cluster_id":"r1t-2023-regen-braking-traction-loss","label":"Traction and stability control loss in high regeneration mode","component_code":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2024-02-20 → 2024-04-24","source_complaint_count":37,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11585044","quote_1_text":"The components that failed are Traction Control, Stability controls, and Anti-Lock Braking while in high regeneration mode.  Vehicle can easily become incontrollable in low traction situations (in high regeneration mode) that is a danger to the driver and others on the road","quote_2_odi":"11572970","quote_2_text":"The vehicle was parked on a 8 degree slope in the driveway with approximately 2 inches of snow on the drive way. Within thirty minutes of the vehicle being parked the truck slide down the driveway and crashed into the house. The parking brake failed and or is miss-engineered","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2023/rivian/r1t","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/rivian"},{"year":2022,"make":"Rivian","make_slug":"rivian","model":"R1T","model_slug":"r1t","cluster_id":"r1t-2022-air-suspension-failure","label":"Air and hydraulic suspension system failures","component_code":"SUSPENSION","complaint_count":13,"date_range":"2023-09 → 2026-08","source_complaint_count":64,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11730254","quote_1_text":"We were driving on the highway going 70 MPH when we heard a loud bang, and then the car immediately catapulted to the right off the road and slammed into the concrete right median, spun around hit a sign and then ended up in the right bridge barrier","quote_2_odi":"11728138","quote_2_text":"In late February 2026, at approximately 114,000 miles, this 2022 Rivian R1T suffered a comprehensive failure of its kinetic (hydraulic) suspension system. The failure occurred during normal on-road operation at approximately 60 mph in temperate (60°F) conditions","quote_3_odi":"11543893","quote_3_text":"Was driving through an intersection in traffic when I heard a loud explosion/metal-on-metal sound from the front drivers side of the vehicle. Instantly received two warnings in the IP; one for \"Performance Limited\" and the other for \"Service Suspension Soon\"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2022/rivian/r1t","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/rivian"},{"year":2022,"make":"Rivian","make_slug":"rivian","model":"R1T","model_slug":"r1t","cluster_id":"r1t-2022-subframe-cracking","label":"Welded front subframe cracking","component_code":"STRUCTURE:BODY","complaint_count":2,"date_range":"2026-04 → 2026-04","source_complaint_count":64,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11731701","quote_1_text":"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","quote_2_odi":"11730019","quote_2_text":"The 2022 R1Ts has a welded subframe that is prone to cracking due to the vehicles weight. The symptoms are a metal on metal clunking and creaking sound from the front end.  In 2023 Rivian replaced the welded subframe on the R1T with a cast subframe that is stronger","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2022/rivian/r1t","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/rivian"},{"year":2022,"make":"Rivian","make_slug":"rivian","model":"R1T","model_slug":"r1t","cluster_id":"r1t-2022-passenger-airbag-sensor","label":"Front passenger occupant classification sensor airbag shutoff","component_code":"AIR BAGS","complaint_count":5,"date_range":"2023-03 → 2025-02","source_complaint_count":64,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11511592","quote_1_text":"The Rivian front passenger seat sensor is set to detect passengers that are >=120 pounds (according to the rivian service center). This setting is WAY too high and prevents the air bags from activating when my 5’5” daughter who weighs 110 pounds sits in the front seat","quote_2_odi":"11552772","quote_2_text":"Front passenger seat does not always recognize that a passenger (my wife who weighs about 110 lbs) is sitting in the seat. The airbag off light will be on during various parts of a trip when my wife is clearly sitting normal in the seat with her belt buckled","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2022/rivian/r1t","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/rivian"},{"year":2022,"make":"Rivian","make_slug":"rivian","model":"R1T","model_slug":"r1t","cluster_id":"r1t-2022-acc-phantom-brake-speed","label":"Adaptive cruise control phantom braking and unintended acceleration","component_code":"FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL","complaint_count":7,"date_range":"2023-09 → 2026-04","source_complaint_count":64,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11546153","quote_1_text":"ACC phantom brakes on highways causing dangerous situations with vehicles following behind and also causing driver panic events particularly when phantom braking occurs most commonly on bends of highways or on single lane highways where it reacts to oncoming traffic","quote_2_odi":"11729578","quote_2_text":"I engaged the cruise control and it immediately went up to 40-45 mph, far faster than the limit and far faster than was safe given the wet conditions and windy road. As I tried to slow the car down, using the steering while cruise control adjustment buttons, I steered through","quote_3_odi":"11572668","quote_3_text":"When towing a trailer with my Rivian R1T on interstate 75 I set my cruise control while going with the speed of traffic at approximately 60 mph.  Instead of cruise control setting at the speed I was traveling, it instead sets at the posted speed limit","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2022/rivian/r1t","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/rivian"},{"year":2022,"make":"Rivian","make_slug":"rivian","model":"R1T","model_slug":"r1t","cluster_id":"r1t-2022-12v-electrical-failure","label":"12-volt electrical system failure and vehicle shutdown","component_code":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","complaint_count":6,"date_range":"2022-09 → 2026-08","source_complaint_count":64,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11755183","quote_1_text":"My 2022 Rivian R1T experienced a sudden, complete electrical failure due to a defective HVAC system, resulting in a dangerous hard-bricked state that rendered the vehicle totally inoperable. Approximately 30 days prior to the incident, the vehicle underwent a comprehensive","quote_2_odi":"11742855","quote_2_text":"Vehicle gave a warning to service the electrical system and then shut down preventing any operation. Luckily I was in a parking lot and not on a roadway impeding traffic or jeopardizing safety while driving. Could smell burnt electrical from within cabin","quote_3_odi":"11730655","quote_3_text":"12 volt battery was replaced under warranty on date 07/08/2024 at miles 14059. Again, 12 volt battery needs to be replaced at 29343 miles as of today's date 04/12/2026. This is highly unusual. Please look into it","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2022/rivian/r1t","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/rivian"},{"year":2022,"make":"Rivian","make_slug":"rivian","model":"R1T","model_slug":"r1t","cluster_id":"r1t-2022-camera-adas-malfunction","label":"Camera and ADAS system malfunction after software updates","component_code":"LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING","complaint_count":3,"date_range":"2023-11 → 2026-06","source_complaint_count":64,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11745247","quote_1_text":"The R1T has four cameras to assist the driver and provide warnings for lane changes, etc.  The cameras are routinely failing while I am driving the vehicle.  This started after an OTA software update.  A software reset will turn the cameras back on, though they have repeatedly…","quote_2_odi":"11555052","quote_2_text":"MANY components of the vehicle that run on software are completely unuseable. This includes ALL sensors, safety features, ADAS, ability to adjust suspension, regen braking, HVAC, Audio, etc.  How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? I do not know what…","quote_3_odi":"11715815","quote_3_text":"Initially, my instrument screen on my vehicle went black and stopped working. I had to drive roughly 10 miles home without the use of my speedometer. After replacing the AXM module, the cruise control and lane-keeping functions intermittently stop working","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2022/rivian/r1t","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/rivian"},{"year":2022,"make":"Rivian","make_slug":"rivian","model":"R1T","model_slug":"r1t","cluster_id":"r1t-2022-door-handle-latch-failure","label":"Electronic door handle and latch failure","component_code":"STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR","complaint_count":3,"date_range":"2024-03 → 2025-11","source_complaint_count":64,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11698427","quote_1_text":"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","quote_2_odi":"11579366","quote_2_text":"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","quote_3_odi":"11640110","quote_3_text":"Our rear passenger interior door handle stopped working today. We were unable to open the door from the inside of the car. I messaged Rivian support and we tried a software reset and checked to make sure the the child safety lock wasn’t on. Neither worked","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2022/rivian/r1t","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/rivian"},{"year":2022,"make":"Rivian","make_slug":"rivian","model":"R1T","model_slug":"r1t","cluster_id":"r1t-2022-drivetrain-propulsion-fault","label":"Drive unit and propulsion system faults causing loss of drive","component_code":"POWER TRAIN, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","complaint_count":4,"date_range":"2023-07 → 2025-09","source_complaint_count":64,"reviewed_at":"2026-08-20","quote_1_odi":"11685730","quote_1_text":"Vehicle lurched to a stop in a parking lot, unable to shift into gear. Warnings: “motor fault detected”, “system fault detected”, “all wheel drive permanently engaged”, “replace 12v battery. “  Currently being repaired under manufacture warranty. Manufacturer confirmed drive…","quote_2_odi":"11531138","quote_2_text":"Critical battery issue, made the truck inoperable and stuck in my garage. Rivian replaced the main battery pack and the drained 12v batteries. One day after getting the truck back while I was driving, the truck motors stopped in a jarring fashion in the middle of dark one lane…","quote_3_odi":"","quote_3_text":"","vehicle_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/vehicles/2022/rivian/r1t","data_page":"https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/rivian"}]}