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#BS-2023-RIVR1S-2499

2023 Rivian R1s

Based on reports from 108 owners and 9 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
108
Crashes
20
Fires
0
Recalls
9
TSBs
42
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 108 complaints, 20 crashes, 0 fires, and 9 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

27 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 1K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
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: Airbags (27 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Airbags27 (25%)
Other14 (13%)
Electrical12 (11%)
Seats11 (10%)
Brakes6 (6%)
Seat Belts6 (6%)
Wheels & Tires5 (5%)
Collision Avoidance4 (4%)

2023 Rivian R1s: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2023 Rivian R1s, with 27 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 1,100 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 1K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2023 Rivian R1s, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Seats Issues

Seats complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2023 Rivian R1s, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seats-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2023 Rivian R1s, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-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

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2023 Rivian R1s. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (9 recalls)

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."

23V783000Dec 2023

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1T and R1S vehicles. A software update may have deactivated the defroster and defogger system controls.

24V367000Jun 2024

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Rivian Automotive, LLC. (Rivian) is recalling certain 2023-2024 EDV, R1S, and R1T vehicles. The headlights may be improperly aimed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."

24V408000Jul 2024

AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2024 R1T and R1S vehicles. The attachment clips on the upper B-pillar and/or C-pillar trim panels may have been damaged during a service procedure.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2023 Rivian R1s vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)

This vehicle

108

Class avg

96

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other standard sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicles from 2023.

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. 108 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 9 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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2023 Rivian R1s: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2023 Rivian R1s?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2023 Rivian R1s is related to the airbags, with 27 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2023 Rivian R1s reliable?
The 2023 Rivian R1s has 108 complaints, 20 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2023 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 2023 Rivian R1s have any recalls?
Yes, the 2023 Rivian R1s has 9 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?
Based on 1 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 1,100 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
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.
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