2023 Rivian R1T problems & reliability
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Rivian R1T, alongside 7 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags → | 14 | 38% |
| Electrical System | 5 | 14% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 14% |
| Unknown OR Other | 5 | 14% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 11% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 8% |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 8% |
| Power Train | 3 | 8% |
| Seats | 3 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 8% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 18 reported components →Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“I was driving to a restaurant and out of nowhere started hearing this metal-on-metal sound 1/4 mile before I got there. I pulled into the parking lot and it kept getting worse, so I called Rivian to tow the car. They confirmed it was a hub and shaft bolt that came loose. I have video of the sound it made if needed…”
Wheels · filed May 22, 2026
“On multiple occasions I have experienced the defrost feature of my 2023 Rivian R1T blowing cool air instead of warm or hot air, leading to a build up of ice on the windshield while driving. I have brought this concern to Rivian's attention with two service appointments, both of which resulted in Rivian noting they…”
Visibility · filed Apr 15, 2026
“When it rains, or water is allowed to collect on top of the roof, water seeps in through the hinges of the driver and passenger sun visors. Depending on how much water is allowed to collect, it can trickle in or gush right inside the interior of the vehicle. Not only can it come in thru the sun visor hinges, but water…”
Unknown OR Other · filed Jan 5, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- Rear Toe Link May Separate
Preliminary Evaluation PE26004 · opened May 26, 2026 · open
Technical service bulletins
49 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Rivian R1T. The 10 most recent:
Rivian is launching a technical service bulletin for some model year 2022-2026 R1T and R1S vehicles that might have an audible rattle originating from the B-pillar area when driving on rough road surfaces. Upon customer…
RSB-93-26-002-1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 24, 2026
Rivian is launching a technical service bulletin for some model year 2022-2024 R1T and R1S vehicles that might have bubbles in the painted surfaces below the exterior door handles. On these vehicles, adhesive that…
RSB-56-25-002-2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 23, 2026
Rivian is launching a technical service bulletin for some model year 2022-2024 R1T and R1S vehicles that could have inadequate adhesion between the outer door panel and an internal reinforcement. On affected doors, the…
RSB-56-26-001-2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 23, 2026
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, 2026
Rivian is launching a technical service bulletin for some model year 2022-2024 R1T and R1S vehicles that may be susceptible to water ingress in the front HVAC assembly. This may result in damp or soggy carpets in the…
RSB-26-26-001-1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 15, 2026
Rivian is launching a technical service bulletin for some model year 2022-2026 R1T and R1S vehicles that may be prone to noise and/or vibration from the door areas, particularly buzzing and rattling sounds. This results…
RSB-93-26-001-1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 17, 2026
Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2023-2024 R1T vehicles that were built with a rear zone control module that could potentially be exposed to moisture. Over time, extended…
RCA-78-26-002-1 · Service Campaign · issued Mar 5, 2026
SMS Reminder sent to customers who had still open potential 12-volt failures.
12v Battery Low SMS 2 · Other · issued Feb 17, 2026
SMS 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
Rivian is launching a technical service bulletin for some model year 2022-2024 R1T and R1S vehicles that could have inadequate adhesion between the outer door panel and an internal reinforcement. On affected doors, the…
RSB-56-26-001-1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 4, 2026
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2023 Rivian R1T has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2023 Rivian R1T?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.