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2022 Rivian R1T

Electric
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
1 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
F
Safety Signal
35 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns11
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA65
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
EV rangebest configuration, EPA314 mi
202720262025202420232022

The 2022 Rivian R1T is sold in the U.S. as a electric pickup truck. Its longest-range version, the R1T, is EPA-rated at 314 miles with 70 MPGe combined efficiency. NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 65 complaints, most often about the forward collision avoidance.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombRangekWh/100miCharge (240V)Annual fuel*
R1TElectric4WD (part-time)162, 162, 163, 163kW AC 3-Phase746670 MPGe314 mi48.113 h$1,100

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 44462.

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Recalls (11)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Seat Belts

FSAM-1795
869 vehicles
ProblemRivian 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.RiskAn improperly secured seat belt retractor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.FixRivian 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.
NHTSA campaign 26V009000reported Jan 15, 2026Rivian Automotive, LLC
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Suspension

FSAM-1794
19,641 vehicles
ProblemRivian 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.RiskThe toe link joint may separate, increasing the risk of a crash.FixRivian 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.
NHTSA campaign 26V003000reported Jan 5, 2026Rivian Automotive, LLC
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Seat Belts

FSAM-1681
536 vehicles
ProblemRivian 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.RiskAn improperly secured seat belt may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.FixRivian 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.
NHTSA campaign 25V370000reported Jun 3, 2025Rivian Automotive, LLC
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Equipment

FSAM-1491
666 vehicles
ProblemRivian 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."RiskA vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.FixRivian 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V458000reported Jun 20, 2024Rivian Automotive, LLC
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Air Bags

FSAM-1464
1,723 vehicles
ProblemRivian 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.RiskDamaged pillar trim panel clips can result in improper side curtain air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.FixRivian 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V408000reported Jun 5, 2024Rivian Automotive, LLC
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Vehicle Speed Control

FSAM 1342
7,873 vehicles
ProblemRivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T and R1S vehicles. The accelerator pedal may not detect when the driver releases the pedal, failing to activate "auto-hold" or "park" as intended.RiskFailure to activate "auto-hold" or "park" can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.FixRivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Rivian will also replace the accelerator pedals, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM 1342.
NHTSA campaign 23V883000reported Dec 21, 2023Rivian Automotive, LLC
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Visibility

FSAM-1331
1,463 vehicles
ProblemRivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1T and R1S vehicles. A software update may have deactivated the defroster and defogger system controls.RiskThe inability to operate the windshield defrosting and defogging system can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.FixRivian 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V783000reported Nov 21, 2023Rivian Automotive, LLC
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Seat Belts

FSAM-1166
12,716 vehicles
ProblemRivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T and R1S vehicles. A faulty automatic locking retractor (ALR) sensor in the front passenger seat belt system may incorrectly report as ON when it is actually OFF, causing the suppression or improper deployment of the air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."RiskFailure of the air bag to deploy as intended increases the risk of injury to the front passenger during a crash.FixDealers will inspect and replace the front passenger seat belt system components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2023. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1166.
NHTSA campaign 23V109000reported Feb 22, 2023Rivian Automotive, LLC
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Steering

FSAM 997
12,212 vehicles
ProblemRivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T, R1S, and EDV vehicles. The fastener connecting the front upper control arm and steering knuckle may have been improperly tightened.RiskA loose steering knuckle fastener could separate, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the steering knuckle fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 11, 2022. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM 997.
NHTSA campaign 22V744000reported Oct 6, 2022Rivian Automotive, LLC
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Seat Belts

FSAM-924
207 vehicles
ProblemRivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T and R1S vehicles. The front seat belt anchors may have been inadequately attached to the B-pillar.RiskAn improperly secured seat belt anchor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.FixRivian will inspect the front seat belt assemblies and, as necessary, properly secure the bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were September 30, 2022. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-924.
NHTSA campaign 22V641000reported Aug 25, 2022Rivian Automotive, LLC
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Seats

FSAM-651
473 vehicles
ProblemRivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T vehicles. The Occupant Classification System (OCS) may not deactivate the air bag when a child or child seat occupies the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."RiskA child in the front seat may be at a greater risk of injury in the event of a passenger air bag deployment during a crash.FixRivian Service Centers will replace the front passenger seat, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2022. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-734-855-4345. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-651.
NHTSA campaign 22V319000reported May 10, 2022Rivian Automotive, LLC

NHTSA defect investigations

Suspension:Rear — Rear Toe Link May Separate open

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 vehicl

Opened May 26, 2026 · action PE26004

Electrical System:Propulsion System — Pedestrian alert sounds closed

NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matt

Opened Jan 27, 2023 · closed Aug 7, 2023 · action DP22005

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
65complaints filed

7 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 8 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2022: 8 · 2023: 17 · 2024: 6 · 2025: 14 · 2026: 20

Most-cited components

Forward Collision Avoidance17
Suspension15
Unspecified9
Steering8
Electrical System7
Power Train6

What owners describe

“On 9/23/23 at approximately 4:10pm, my Rivian R1T suffered a catastrophic failure of the left rear brake. After exiting the freeway, I was slowing for a traffic signal primarily using the regenerative brake feature. I applied light pressure to the brake pedal which initiated a left rear brake failure. I attempted to mo…”Sep 26, 2023 · Service Brakes · NHTSA owner report
“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. The most common way phantom braking triggers is whil…”Sep 23, 2023 · Forward Collision Avoidance · NHTSA owner report
“Loses sight of vehicle ahead and will accelerate to set speed ignoring vehicle in front when in bends. It only seems to track vehicles in a straight line of sight ahead and not accommodate for steering. It’s most obvious on curves in highways and can easily be reproduced on cloverleaf on ramps or off ramps or even at…”Sep 23, 2023 · Forward Collision Avoidance · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Other R1T model years

A

2027 Rivian R1T

0 recalls · 0 complaints

A

2026 Rivian R1T

1 recalls · 3 complaints

F

2025 Rivian R1T

9 recalls · 10 complaints

F

2024 Rivian R1T

6 recalls · 9 complaints

F

2023 Rivian R1T

7 recalls · 38 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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