NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2022 Rivian R1s Safety Record
The 2022 Rivian R1s has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 13 recalls and 4 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2022 Rivian R1S presents a significant recall and complaint burden. Federal records indicate 12 separate recall campaigns, addressing issues in critical safety components such as seat belts, suspension, air bags, and vehicle labels. However, NHTSA has not crash-tested this model, meaning no star ratings are available for any impact category, nor has a Safety Index score been computed. While the absence of crash-test data precludes an assessment of its collision performance, the extensive recall record warrants serious consideration.
The 2022 Rivian R1S was not crash-tested by NHTSA and carries a Heavy recall and complaint burden band based on 12 federal recall campaigns, according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Heavy |
| Recalls on file | 13 |
| Owner complaints | 4 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Rivian R1s?
The 2022 R1S carries a Heavy recall and complaint burden band, the most active tier in our classification, driven by 12 recall campaigns that cluster around structural fasteners in the seat belt and suspension systems and air bag trim clip retention. The seat belt campaigns alone span the front anchorage D-ring bolts and the second-row securing bolts, which are the kinds of fastener issues that federal regulators treat as high-priority because they affect occupant retention in a crash. The suspension toe-link recall is limited to vehicles that previously received service, adding a service-history variable for used-unit shoppers. The complaint record is small at 4 filed allegations, but two of those allege injury. For shoppers who want a tested data point, the 2023 R1S carries a Safety Index of 72 and the 2024 R1S carries a Safety Index of 77; those scores apply only to those specific model years and cannot be transferred to the 2022.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Rivian R1s have any recalls?
The 12 recall campaigns for the 2022 R1S touch seat belt critical fasteners including second-row securing bolts and front D-ring anchor bolts, suspension critical fasteners involving a toe link that may have been affected by prior service, air bag attachment clips on the upper B-pillar and C-pillar, and a tire and loading information label showing an incorrect maximum vehicle capacity weight. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive is noted in the provided campaign summaries, but shoppers should verify current remedy status by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE26V597000
Risk: An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 9, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1866. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 9, 2026.
Reported 2026-09-16
SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS26V009000
Risk: An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Rivian will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 2, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1795.
Reported 2026-01-15
SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS26V003000
Risk: The toe link joint may separate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Rivian will replace the rear toe link bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1794. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 24, 2026.
Reported 2026-01-05
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE25V370000
Risk: An improperly secured seat belt may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Rivian will inspect and properly secure the seat belt anchorage assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2025. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1681.
Reported 2025-06-03
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS24V458000
Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Rivian will mail owners a corrected overlay tire placard label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4264. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1491.
Reported 2024-06-20
AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS24V408000
Risk: Damaged pillar trim panel clips can result in improper side curtain air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Rivian will replace the pillar trim panels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 16, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM 1464.
Reported 2024-06-05
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL23V883000
Risk: Failure to activate "auto-hold" or "park" can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Rivian will also replace the accelerator pedals, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM 1342.
Reported 2023-12-21
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM23V783000
Risk: The inability to operate the windshield defrosting and defogging system can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1331.
Reported 2023-11-21
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS23V233000
Risk: Reduced visibility of the reverse lights increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Rivian will repair or replace the reverse lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 12, 2023. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-855-748-4265. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1216.
Reported 2023-03-31
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN23V159000
Risk: Improperly secured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will secure or replace the side curtain air bags as necessary, free of charge. All owners have been notified and all vehicles will be repaired by March 15, 2023. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1185.
Reported 2023-03-09
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR23V109000
Risk: Failure of the air bag to deploy as intended increases the risk of injury to the front passenger during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front passenger seat belt system components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2023. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1166.
Reported 2023-02-22
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM22V744000
Risk: A loose steering knuckle fastener could separate, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the steering knuckle fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 11, 2022. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM 997.
Reported 2022-10-06
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Rivian R1s?
The 2022 R1S has 4 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, all of which are unverified consumer allegations. The most frequently reported components are Seats with 3 alleged reports and Air Bags with 2 alleged reports, followed by single alleged reports touching Forward Collision Avoidance and Lane Departure systems. One complaint alleges a crash and two allege injuries; no deaths are reported.
4 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Rivian R1s?
The 2022 R1S has accumulated 12 recall campaigns since its introduction. Any shopper considering a specific unit should run that vehicle's VIN through the NHTSA recall lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm which, if any, of these campaigns remain open and unrepaired before purchase.
- The 2022 R1S has 12 NHTSA recall campaigns, a Heavy burden band, covering seat belt fasteners at both the front anchorage and second-row positions, a suspension toe-link issue tied to prior service history, air bag trim clip retention, and a tire-label capacity weight error.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2022 R1S, so no Safety Index score or star ratings exist for this model year; the tested 2023 and 2024 R1S scores of 72 and 77 respectively belong only to those years and do not apply here.
- Four owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for the 2022 R1S, all unverified allegations; the top alleged components are Seats and Air Bags, and two of the four complaints allege injuries.
- Because the suspension toe-link recall applies specifically to vehicles that previously had service performed, a used-unit buyer should verify the service history and confirm recall remedy status by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
FAQ2022 Rivian R1s safety questions
Was the 2022 Rivian R1s 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 13 recalls and 4 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Rivian R1s have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 13 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Rivian R1s. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Rivian R1s?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 4 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Rivian R1s. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Rivian R1s 2022.
- 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.