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#BS-2022-RIVR1T-248A2022 Rivian R1TProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 117 owners and 12 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
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Based on 117 complaints, 18 crashes, 0 fires, and 12 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
17 owners reported suspension issues — failures commonly reported around 54K miles.
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Top cost driver: Suspension (17 reports).
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2022 Rivian R1T: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Suspension Issues
Suspension complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2022 Rivian R1T, with 17 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 54,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 54K-mile mark.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2022 Rivian R1T, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-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 8% of all reports filed for the 2022 Rivian R1T, with 9 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.
Steering Issues
Steering complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2022 Rivian R1T, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-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 R1T. Recent trend: increasing.
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Recall History (12 recalls)
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T vehicles. The Occupant Classification System (OCS) may not deactivate the air bag when a child or child seat occupies the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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.
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.
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."
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.
+ 7 more recalls in the full report
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
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NHTSA Defect Investigations (2)
1 investigation still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.
Pedestrian alert sounds
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
Rear Toe Link May Separate
SUSPENSION:REAR
The worst model year for the Rivian R1T is the 2023 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.
2022 Rivian R1T vs. Class Average (Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD)
This vehicle
117
Class avg
114
Complaint volume is roughly in line with other standard pickup trucks 4wd vehicles from 2022.
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. 117 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.
Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.
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