2023 Rivian R1S air bags problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2023 Rivian R1S — 41% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When an adult passenger is in the vehicle passenger seat, the passenger airbag light shows "airbag off" Approximate weight 130 pounds”
filed Jul 10, 2026
“Yesterday was the 3rd time in 2 months that the vehicle displayed a "Airbag System needs service - Drive with caution until serviced" warning. I have taken it to Rivian 2 times where each time they replaced various components of the airbag system and it was reported to be fixed. Yesterday the…”
filed Mar 9, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Attachment clips on the upper B-pillar and/or C-pillar trim panels may have been damaged…Campaign 24V408000 · Jun 5, 2024
- Fasteners that secure the right and left side curtain air bags may be improperly securedCampaign 23V159000 · Mar 9, 2023
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 Rivian R1S
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.