NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2023 Rivian Edv 500 Safety Record
The 2023 Rivian Edv 500 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 15 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2023 Rivian EDV 500 carries no NHTSA star ratings; the agency has not crash-tested this model. This absence of data precludes any crash-safety conclusion regarding the vehicle's protective capabilities. On its recall record, the EDV 500 shows zero recalls on file. Owner feedback to the agency includes 15 unverified complaints.
The 2023 Rivian EDV 500 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls, and falls within a Light recall and complaint burden band, according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 15 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Rivian Edv 500?
The 2023 Rivian EDV 500's federal safety record shows no recalls. This model has accumulated 15 owner complaints, a total NHTSA categorizes as a Light burden. Two-thirds of these complaints, a significant concentration, concern Seat Belts and are associated with 10 reported injuries. While the overall complaint volume is low, the specific focus on Seat Belts indicates a direct occupant-protection issue. Remaining complaints are few and dispersed across Suspension, Steering, Power Train, and Vehicle Speed Control. The record shows no alleged crashes, fires, or fatalities. No crash-test data for the 2023 Rivian EDV 500 is available, nor are there any tested sibling model years.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Rivian Edv 500 have any recalls?
The 2023 Rivian EDV 500 has zero recalls on file with NHTSA. There are no recall campaigns, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive notices associated with this model year.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 Rivian Edv 500?
NHTSA has received 15 unverified consumer complaints for this model year. The top alleged component is Seat Belts, accounting for 10 of the 15 reports, followed by Suspension with 2 alleged reports, and single alleged reports each for Steering, Power Train, and Vehicle Speed Control. These are unverified allegations, not established facts.
15 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Rivian Edv 500?
Any buyer of a used 2023 Rivian EDV 500 should run the vehicle's VIN through the free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov before purchase to confirm no open recalls have been issued after this record was compiled. Recall status is VIN-specific and can change.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2023 Rivian EDV 500, so no star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this model year, and no crash-safety inference can be made from that absence.
- The 2023 model year has zero recalls on file, meaning no safety-related defect campaigns have been formally issued by NHTSA for this vehicle.
- Ten of the 15 unverified consumer complaints on file for this model year allege Seat Belt component issues, and all 10 alleged injuries in the record are associated with that component category.
- No tested sibling years exist for the Rivian EDV 500 in the NHTSA record, leaving the complaint and recall data as the only available federal safety reference for shoppers evaluating this vehicle.
FAQ2023 Rivian Edv 500 safety questions
Was the 2023 Rivian Edv 500 crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 15 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Rivian Edv 500 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 Rivian Edv 500 as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Rivian Edv 500?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 15 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 Rivian Edv 500. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Rivian Edv 500 2023.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.