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2022 Rivian R1s

Based on reports from 11 owners and 12 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 11 complaints, 6 crashes, 0 fires, and 12 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SeatsHIGH

3 owners reported seats issues.

!Inspect the AirbagsMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Seats (3 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Seats3 (27%)

Airbags3 (27%)

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking2 (18%)

Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control1 (9%)

Lane Departure: Assist1 (9%)

Speed Control1 (9%)

2022 Rivian R1s: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Seats Issues

Seats complaints account for 27% of all reports filed for the 2022 Rivian R1s, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 27% of all reports filed for the 2022 Rivian R1s, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking Issues

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2022 Rivian R1s, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control Issues

Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2022 Rivian R1s, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2022 Rivian R1s. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (12 recalls)

22V641000Sep 2022

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T and R1S vehicles. The front seat belt anchors may have been inadequately attached to the B-pillar.

22V744000Nov 2022

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T, R1S, and EDV vehicles. The fastener connecting the front upper control arm and steering knuckle may have been improperly tightened.

23V109000Apr 2023

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T and R1S vehicles. A faulty automatic locking retractor (ALR) sensor in the front passenger seat belt system may incorrectly report as ON when it is actually OFF, causing the suppression or improper deployment of the air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

23V159000Mar 2023

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1S vehicles. The fasteners that secure the right and left side curtain air bags may be improperly secured.

23V233000Jul 2023

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1S vehicles. The reverse light beam may not be visible from certain angles. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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2022 Rivian R1s vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)

This vehicle

Class avg

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical standard sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 11 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 12 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2022 Rivian R1s: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2022 Rivian R1s?

The most commonly reported issue with the 2022 Rivian R1s is related to the seats, with 3 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 2022 Rivian R1s reliable?

The 2022 Rivian R1s has 11 complaints, 6 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.

How much does it cost to fix 2022 Rivian R1s problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 2022 Rivian R1s have any recalls?

Yes, the 2022 Rivian R1s has 12 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Rivian R1s problems start?

Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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