2026 RIVIAN R1T — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2026 RIVIAN R1T
The 2026 RIVIAN R1T has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Rivian Automotive, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2026 RIVIAN R1T
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2026 RIVIAN R1T. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2026 RIVIAN R1T
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2026 RIVIAN R1T. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2026 Rivian R1T. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the messages "Service Parking Brake - Vehicle Unable to Drive" and "Secure Vehicle to Keep from Rolling" were displayed. The vehicle was towed to a service center, where an unknown repair was performed; however, the failure recurred two weeks later. The contact stated that upon verifying the vehicle service history on the Mobile App, the history only listed the infotainment system service. Additionally, a Rivian technician had serviced the vehicle at the residence; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was in the process of towing the vehicle back to the Service Ccenter. The failure mileage was approximately 4,500.
The contact owns a 2026 Rivian R1T. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the messages "Service Parking Brake - Vehicle Unable to Drive" and "Secure Vehicle to Keep from Rolling" were displayed. The vehicle was towed to a service center, where an unknown repair was performed; however, the failure recurred two weeks later. The contact stated that upon verifying the vehicle service history on the Mobile App, the history only listed the infotainment system service. Additionally, a Rivian technician had serviced the vehicle at the residence; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was in the process of towing the vehicle back to the Service Ccenter. The failure mileage was approximately 4,500.
Safety Rating for the 2026 RIVIAN R1T
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2026 RIVIAN R1T in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2026 RIVIAN R1T
Rivian Automotive, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2026 RIVIAN R1T. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SOC Imbalance SMS_112625 — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Text message to encourage owners to update to latest software.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2026 RIVIAN R1T
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the RIVIAN R1T
- 2022 RIVIAN R1T — 75 complaints
- 2023 RIVIAN R1T — 56 complaints
- 2024 RIVIAN R1T — 10 complaints
- 2025 RIVIAN R1T — 9 complaints
- 2026 RIVIAN R1T (current)
Other RIVIAN Models
- RIVIAN R1S — 224 total complaints
- RIVIAN EDV — 23 total complaints
- RIVIAN R 1 T — 1 total complaint
- RIVIAN RCV — 0 total complaints