NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2026 Rivian R1t BEV Safety Record
The 2026 Rivian R1t BEV has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2026 Rivian R1T BEV arrives with no NHTSA crash-test data. This absence of critical information means the vehicle carries no Safety Index score and no star ratings for crashworthiness. The federal record shows a "Clean" burden band, indicating zero recalls and only a single unverified consumer complaint. It is important to note that this "Clean" designation pertains solely to recall and complaint volume; it does not provide any assessment of the R1T's crash protection capabilities. The most significant aspect of vehicle safety, crash performance, remains unevaluated in federal data for this model.
The 2026 Rivian R1T BEV was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls, and holds a Clean 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 | Clean |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 1 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2026 Rivian R1t BEV?
The 2026 Rivian R1T BEV enters the federal record with no recalls. A single unverified complaint is on file for this specific model year, touching the Parking Brake and Electrical System. NHTSA monitors these components closely in battery-electric platforms. However, a single unverified allegation does not constitute a pattern. This is a current-model-year vehicle; its record is early-stage and will evolve as more units accumulate miles. No tested sibling years exist in the NHTSA database to provide a parallel crashworthiness reference. This clean record reflects a thin, unencumbered federal history, but it is not a safety endorsement.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2026 Rivian R1t BEV have any recalls?
The 2026 Rivian R1T BEV has zero NHTSA recall campaigns on file for this model year. There are no park-outside advisories and no do-not-drive orders associated with any recall at this time. Shoppers should still run a VIN check at nhtsa.gov, as recall records are updated continuously.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2026 Rivian R1t BEV?
One unverified consumer allegation has been filed with NHTSA for this model year. The reported components are the Parking Brake and the Electrical System, each cited once. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths are alleged in that report. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts.
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2026 Rivian R1t BEV?
Any used or pre-owned 2026 Rivian R1T BEV unit should be checked by VIN at nhtsa.gov before purchase to confirm that no open recall has been issued after this record was compiled. Recall status is vehicle-specific and changes without notice.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2026 Rivian R1T BEV, so no star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this model year. The absence of a test result does not indicate a safety outcome in either direction.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for this model year specifically. Shoppers should verify open-recall status by VIN at nhtsa.gov, because recall records are updated on a rolling basis.
- One unverified consumer complaint has been filed with NHTSA for this model year, citing the Parking Brake and Electrical System. A single unverified allegation does not constitute a confirmed defect or an established pattern.
- No tested sibling years appear in the NHTSA database for this model, meaning there is no adjacent crash-test record from a closely related model year that shoppers can use as a crashworthiness reference.
FAQ2026 Rivian R1t BEV safety questions
Was the 2026 Rivian R1t BEV 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 1 owner complaint on file.
How many recalls does the 2026 Rivian R1t BEV have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2026 Rivian R1t BEV 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 2026 Rivian R1t BEV?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 1 owner complaint is on file for the 2026 Rivian R1t BEV. 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 R1t BEV 2026.
- 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.