2023 Rivian R1S electrical system problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2023 Rivian R1S — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On XXX, at approximately 12:19 PM, I was in the drive-through lane at a Chick-fil-A in [XXX], with my child as a passenger. I was using one-pedal driving mode and had come to a complete stop with my foot off the accelerator. I turned briefly to hand my child an ice cream cup, and when I looked back…”
filed Jul 30, 2026
“The vehicle's infotainment, driver gauge cluster and on display safety systems all fully lock up and reboot after about 30 minutes of driving. If you have highway ADAS engaged, warning sounds will occur but no display explaining the warnings. If you're using the vehicle's safety systems you…”
filed May 28, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Rivian is launching a technical service bulletin for some model year 2022-2024 R1 vehicles that may have ultrasonic sensors detached from the front fascia mounting area. After detachment, the ultrasonic sensor may…
RSB-86-26-001-1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 19, 2026SMS Reminder sent to customers who had still open potential 12-volt failures.
12v Battery Low SMS 2 · Other · issued Feb 17, 2026SMS sent to customers with potential 12-volt failure and advising need for replacement to avoid drivability interruptions.
12v Battery Low SMS 1 · Other · issued Feb 9, 2026
Electrical System problems in other R1S years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 R1S | 8 | 16% |
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.