2023 RIVIAN R1S Steering Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Steering Issues in the 2023 RIVIAN R1S
4 steering complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2023 RIVIAN R1S. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
4
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Steering Complaints
I am experiencing an ongoing and unresolved steering column defect in my 2023 Rivian R1S, which creates a serious safety risk while driving. Issue Details: The steering wheel drops unexpectedly when weight is applied, even lightly. This occurs both while the vehicle is stationary and while driving, including when hitting small bumps in the road. The issue compromises steering stability and could lead to a loss of vehicle control. Repair Attempts & Rivian’s Response: I have taken the vehicle to Rivian Service Centers four times for this issue. Rivian has replaced the steering column three times (May 2024, July 2024, January 2025), but the issue persists. Rivian has now claimed this is a "normal characteristic" of the vehicle, despite previously acknowledging it as a defect and attempting multiple fixes. I requested a written statement regarding their refusal to fix the issue further, but they have not responded. Safety Concern: My...
Low Tire Warning either failed or is defective. On Dec 11, 2023 my rear tire went flat (to 4 PSI) while driving on the freeway. I was driving for about 25 miles on the freeway when the Rivian R1S truck kept swerving left and right between the lane markers like the lane assist was malfunctioning. Another driver pulled up on the side of me and got my attention by honking their horn to let me know my tire was flat. At this point the rear passenger tire was dangerously low. There was no warning message on the dash that my tire was dangerously low. This could have resulted in a serious accident simply because I was not given proper warning about the tire pressure. I believe that the tire is defective, so had the truck towed to a tire shop to inspect and replace the tire. The truck is about...
Vehicle lunged to the right without any driver input. Damaged rim and wheel and could have hurt someone . Have never experienced anything like this in my life. Steering wheel was perfectly straight but vehicle lunges to the right. This is a safety issue.
Steering wheel was angled when the car was going straight Vehicle felt unstable going into turns and would pull toward the center line in the road Upon inspecting underneath the vehicle, the steering rack bolts were loose and the rack moving side to side making the steering inconsistent and loose.
Other 2023 RIVIAN R1S Problem Areas
Air Bags
27 complaints
Unknown Or Other
14 complaints
Electrical System
12 complaints
Seats
11 complaints
Seat Belts
6 complaints
Service Brakes
6 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
2 complaints
Lane Departure Assist
2 complaints
Power Train
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Carry Handle Shell Base
1 complaint
Chest Clip Buckle Harness
1 complaint
Engine
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
1 complaint
Insert Padding
1 complaint
Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint