2026 RIVIAN R1S — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
9
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2026 RIVIAN R1S
The 2026 RIVIAN R1S has received a total of 9 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS, SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR. The most commonly reported problems involve the Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatchemergency Mechanical Release (2 complaints), Service Brakes (2 complaints), and Back Over Prevention Warnings (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2026 RIVIAN R1S
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2026 RIVIAN R1S, potentially affecting up to 1,738 vehicles.
Recall 26V009000 — SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
| 869 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Rivian will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 9, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1795.
View full details →Recall 26V009000 — SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
| 869 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Rivian will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 9, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1795.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2026 RIVIAN R1S
9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2026 RIVIAN R1S. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatchemergency Mechanical Release | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention Warnings | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I was involved in an incident where the vehicle (R1S 2026) accelerated unexpectedly, struck the car in front of me and the brakes were unresponsive at the time. The car only stopped after crashing.
I was involved in an incident where the vehicle (R1S 2026) accelerated unexpectedly, struck the car in front of me and the brakes were unresponsive at the time. The car only stopped after crashing.
I have had siginificant issues with my new 2026 rivian R1S specifically based around two key areas: 1. inaccurate battery range reporting/capacity below 20% charge 2. inaccurate mapbox navigation. Those two issues combine to create a dangerous situation in extreme conditions for a vehicle specifically designed and marketed for off-road adventure (snow, rain, below freezing temperatures) and for large capacity (7 passengers). These two issues have left me and my family stranded three different times in remote locations in spite of our best efforts to keep the vehicle well charged and cross referencing navigation with other apps. I have taken the vehicle to Rivian service twice already and I was assured that the software update 38.30, but that is not the case. This left me stranded in Lone Pine, California where I had to abandon the vehicle and have it towed back to the Burbank service center and again near Mt. Shasta, California. Both were in December 2025, in sub-freezing conditions at night after repeated charging attempts. This created additional issues where the 12V battery charge ran down, the vehicle couldn’t get into Neutral to be towed and in all cases, Rivian roadside assistance was not able help beyond scheduling a service appointment.
The access to open the rear doors in case of a power failure is complex and not practical or safe.
I would like to file a safety concern regarding the vehicles rear doors. The manual latch is covered by a strong piece of plastic that cannot be opened in a quick emergency. I am very worried as I drive with family and I don’t want them to potentially be stuck. The front doors have an easy manual latch right next to the electric door open button, and I would like to report this concern as the back doors should also have a manual latch just like the front. The current latches genuinely are difficult to open.
View all Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatchemergency Mechanical Release complaints →
Safety Rating for the 2026 RIVIAN R1S
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2026 RIVIAN R1S in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2026 RIVIAN R1S
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2026 RIVIAN R1S
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the RIVIAN R1S
- 2022 RIVIAN R1S — 11 complaints
- 2023 RIVIAN R1S — 108 complaints
- 2024 RIVIAN R1S — 23 complaints
- 2025 RIVIAN R1S — 73 complaints
- 2026 RIVIAN R1S (current)
Other RIVIAN Models
- RIVIAN R1T — 152 total complaints
- RIVIAN EDV — 23 total complaints
- RIVIAN R 1 T — 1 total complaint
- RIVIAN RCV — 0 total complaints