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NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD

2023 Rivian Edv 500

Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.

0Recalls
15Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE RIVIAN EDV 500

The Rivian EDV 500 is a purpose-built electric delivery van aimed squarely at commercial fleet operators, most notably large-scale logistics companies. It is not a consumer vehicle in the traditional sense, but its growing presence on American roads makes its safety profile a legitimate public concern. As an all-electric work vehicle, it represents a new category that federal safety regulators are still catching up to.

VERDICT

The 2023 Rivian Edv 500 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 15 owner complaints on file, giving it a light recall and complaint burden.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally approach the EDV 500 as a fleet and logistics tool rather than a consumer product, focusing on its all-electric powertrain integration and cargo-optimized design. Commentary tends to highlight its purpose-built construction and the ambition of Rivian's commercial vehicle program, while noting that the platform is still maturing and that long-term refinement of the overall package remains an open question.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 Rivian Edv 500 at NHTSA as of 2026-07-02. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

15 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

0reported crash
0reported fire
10reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsSeat Belts 10Suspension 2Unknown Or Other 1Power Train 1Steering 1Vehicle Speed Control 1

Other Edv 500 years

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings, recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Rivian Edv 500 2023. Methodology · Disclosure