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Buying a used 2022 Rivian R1S? Check these 12 recalls first
A first-model-year R1S with an unusually long recall list: ten campaigns led by a critical loose steering bolt, plus several touching occupant protection — a front passenger airbag that may not deploy, loosely fastened side curtain airbags, curtain airbag trim clips, and front seat belt anchors and bolts. Others cover a rear suspension link that may come apart, defroster controls, and accelerator pedal release. None require stop-driving. Only four NHTSA complaints exist, though one cites a crash and two cite injuries; these reports are unverified.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm the critical steering bolt remedy and both seat belt anchor/bolt campaigns are closed on the VIN
- Ask whether the passenger airbag and curtain airbag recalls were completed, and check for airbag warning lights at startup
- Have the rear suspension links inspected and ask if the suspension recall repair was done
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Rivian dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2022 Rivian R1S
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Rivian trucks and SUVs may have loose steering bolt | Suspension | critical |
| Rivian R1T and R1S front seat belt anchors loose | Seat Belts | high |
| Rivian R1T and R1S front passenger airbag may not deploy | Seat Belts | high |
| Rivian R1S side curtain airbags may be loosely fastened | AIR Bags | high |
| Rivian R1T and R1S windshield defroster controls turned off | Visibility | high |
| Rivian R1T and R1S accelerator pedal misreads release | Vehicle Speed Control | high |
| Rivian R1T and R1S trim clips affect curtain airbags | AIR Bags | high |
| Rivian R1T and R1S front seat belt anchors may be loose | Seat Belts | high |
| Rivian R1T and R1S rear suspension link may come apart | Suspension | high |
| Rivian R1T and R1S Seat Belt Bolts Loose | Seat Belts | high |
| Rivian R1S reverse lights hard to see from angles | Exterior Lighting | low |
| Rivian R1T and R1S carry wrong weight-limit label | Equipment | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
4 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 2 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 3 | None found |
| AIR Bags | 2 | Yes |
| Driver Assistance | 2 | None found |