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2023 Rivian R1T: raw data

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vehicle2023 / rivian / r1t
known issues7 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-20)
complaints38 on file (2023-04-20 → 2026-09-07)
recalls7
investigations1
fars0 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (vpic)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Passenger airbag sensor deactivation by weightAIR BAGS13 complaints2023-09-21 → 2024-04-22r1t-2023-passenger-airbag-sensor
  • 11561699 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
  • 11545749 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
Front half-shaft and CV axle bolt looseningPOWER TRAIN4 complaints2023-04-30 → 2026-05-22r1t-2023-halfshaft-cv-bolt-loose
  • 11671561 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
  • 11567244 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…
Driver+ ADAS unavailability and lane assist errorsLANE DEPARTURE: WARNING, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL4 complaints2024-04-13 → 2025-10-20r1t-2023-adas-driver-plus-failure
  • 11694627 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…
  • 11582833 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
Sudden power loss and turtle mode entry while drivingFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4 complaints2023-11-03 → 2025-03-26r1t-2023-power-loss-turtle-mode
  • 11644509 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
  • 11650888 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…
Windshield defrost blowing cool air in cold temperaturesVISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM1 complaints2026-04-15 → 2026-04-15r1t-2023-windshield-defrost-hvac
  • 11731452 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
Water intrusion through sun visor hinges and roof consoleUNKNOWN OR OTHER1 complaints2026-01-05 → 2026-01-05r1t-2023-water-intrusion-roof
  • 11708829 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
Traction and stability control loss in high regeneration modeVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES2 complaints2024-02-20 → 2024-04-24r1t-2023-regen-braking-traction-loss
  • 11585044 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
  • 11572970 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

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

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382023-04-202026-09-0731AIR BAGS:14; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:6; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:5; SERVICE BRAKES:5; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE:4

Recalls all years →

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23V78300021/11/2023VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEMRivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1T and R1S vehicles. A software update may have deactivated the defroster and defogger system controls.The inability to operate the windshield defrosting and defogging system can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1331.
24V36700023/05/2024EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSRivian Automotive, LLC. (Rivian) is recalling certain 2023-2024 EDV, R1S, and R1T vehicles. The headlights may be improperly aimed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."Improperly aimed headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, decreasing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.Rivian will inspect and adjust the headlight alignment as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 28, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4264. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1445.
24V40800005/06/2024AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERSRivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2024 R1T and R1S vehicles. The attachment clips on the upper B-pillar and/or C-pillar trim panels may have been damaged during a service procedure.Damaged pillar trim panel clips can result in improper side curtain air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.Rivian will replace the pillar trim panels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 16, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM 1464.
24V45800020/06/2024EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSRivian Automotive, LLC. (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1S and R1T vehicles. The maximum vehicle capacity weight value on the tire placard label is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.Rivian will mail owners a corrected overlay tire placard label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4264. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1491.
25V37000003/06/2025SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGERivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1T and R1S vehicles. The D-ring bolts for one or both front seat belt anchorage assemblies may not have been properly installed.An improperly secured seat belt may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.Rivian will inspect and properly secure the seat belt anchorage assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2025. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1681.
26V00300005/01/2026SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERSRivian 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.The toe link joint may separate, increasing the risk of a crash.Rivian will replace the rear toe link bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1794. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 24, 2026.
26V00900015/01/2026SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERSRivian 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.An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.Rivian will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 2, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1795.

Investigations all years →

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PE26004openRear Toe Link May SeparateSUSPENSION:REAR2026-05-26··The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received two Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) reporting left rear toe link separation in certain Model Year (MY) 2023-2024 Rivian R1S vehicles. Both VOQs report component separation while driving, causing the vehicles to swerve across multiple lanes of traffic. One incident resulted in a collision with an adjacent vehicle and roadside barrier.  In both separations, the bolt that maintains the integrity of the toe link fractured. Evidence collected from the complaint vehicles included repair histories, onboard video, imagery of the damaged components, and a police accident report. The two vehicles with reported separation have different vehicle histories. One vehicle received prior service and the other was involved in a previous collision. In both instances, the vehicles operated for multiple months and thousands of miles of usage with no apparent problems between the previous service or the previous collision and the failures that prompted this investigation. Rivian recognized the subject toe link joint’s sensitivity to service procedures in March of 2025 in its updated service procedures. In January 2026 through recall 26V-003, Rivian extended the improved repair procedure to vehicles that received toe link service prior to the March 2025 improvement. ODI is opening a Preliminary Evaluation (PE) to (1) assess the sensitivity of the rear toe link joint to foreseeable road and service conditions, (2) compare the physical failure evidence from the two VOQs to  identify apparent similarities and potential differences, (3) evaluate Rivian’s current toe link repair procedure, and (4) assess the in-field subject population’s toe links conditions. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov

FARS occupant deaths all years →

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2010-20240vpic0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2023 Rivian R1T vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2023/rivian/r1t
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  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2023 Rivian R1T},
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  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
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