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Buying a used 2023 Rivian R1S? Check these 9 recalls first
Nine recalls, none critical and none requiring stop-driving or parking outside, but several are occupant-protection related: loosely fastened side curtain airbags, trim clips affecting curtain airbags, and loose front seat belt anchors and bolts. A rear suspension link that may come apart and disabled windshield defroster controls are also open, alongside minor headlight aim, reverse light, and weight-label items. This year drew 74 NHTSA complaints — 10 crashes, 3 injuries, no fires — concentrated in airbags, electrical system, and seats. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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.
- Pull the VIN recall status for the two curtain airbag campaigns and the seat belt anchor and bolt campaigns
- Test the windshield defroster controls and confirm the defroster software recall was applied
- Ask about any airbag, seat, or electrical faults the seller has experienced, and check for stored warning lights
- 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 2023 Rivian R1S
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 R1T and R1S headlights aimed incorrectly | Exterior Lighting | medium |
| 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
74 complaints filed for this model year, including 10 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 3 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? |
|---|---|---|
| AIR Bags | 29 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 16 | None found |
| Seats | 12 | None found |
| Suspension | 8 | Yes |
| Seat Belts | 7 | Yes |
| Driver Assistance | 7 | None found |