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2027 Rivian R2Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 9 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
9
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
7
🟢

Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 9 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls. Complaint rate is 9.4x the class average.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

2 owners reported airbags issues.

!Inspect the BrakesMED
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 (2 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Airbags2 (22%)
Brakes2 (22%)
Electrical1 (11%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control1 (11%)
Fuel System1 (11%)
Structure:body1 (11%)
Speed Control1 (11%)

2027 Rivian R2: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2027 Rivian R2, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2027 Rivian R2, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2027 Rivian R2, with 1 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 11% of all reports filed for the 2027 Rivian R2, 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.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

26V597000

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2027 R1S, 2022-2026 R1T, and 2027 R2 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be obstructed by a notification when in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

26V625000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2027 R2 vehicles. A high voltage battery fastener may have been improperly tightened, causing a loss of drive power.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2027 Rivian R2 vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)

This vehicle

9

Class avg

1

9.4x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical standard sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicles.

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. 9 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026.

2027 Rivian R2: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2027 Rivian R2?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2027 Rivian R2 is related to the airbags, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2027 Rivian R2 reliable?
The 2027 Rivian R2 has 9 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 9.4x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2027 Rivian R2 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 2027 Rivian R2 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2027 Rivian R2 has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Rivian R2 problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
When was the 2027 Rivian R2 data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 21, 2026.
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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