The Rivian R1S is a SUV built from 2022 to 2026. Most were assembled in the United States — 100% of those on record. Engines offered: Electric. Worth buying? It depends heavily on which year you buy at 3.5/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the R1S is
The Rivian R1S is a SUV that Rivian built from 2022 to 2026 — 5 model years. It has been offered with Electric power. Its closest siblings in the Rivian range: R1T, EDV, RCV.
Where the R1S is built
A badge says where the company is registered; the VIN says where the car was bolted together. We counted the first three characters — the manufacturer identifier — across 141 R1Ss on record.
| Assembled in | Share | VIN starts with | Years seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| the United States | 7PD | 2022-2025 |
Check your own: the first three characters of a Rivian VIN decide which of these 1 lines your R1S belongs to. What every character in a R1S VIN means →
Got the full 17 characters? A free VIN check on a Rivian R1S adds what the decoder can't see: open recalls, theft and total-loss records, and the safety ratings for that exact build.
Rivian R1S tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment R1S owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Rivian R1S have? Power & range
The Rivian R1S is offered with 1 powertrain — Electric. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 1 for the Rivian R1S, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | Electric motor | Single-speed | 4WD | Electricity |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
Can a Rivian R1S tow? Towing & payload
As an SUV, the Rivian R1S is built to tow and haul. The exact maximum towing capacity and payload depend on the engine, drivetrain and whether it has the factory tow package.
What sets your R1S's tow & payload rating:
- Engine — a larger or turbocharged engine tows more than the base unit.
- Drivetrain & axle — 4WD/AWD and the axle ratio shift the rating.
- Tow package — the factory towing package (hitch, wiring, transmission cooler) raises the max.
- Payload & GVWR — GVWR caps the combined load; more passengers and cargo lower how much you can tow.
Exact towing capacity, payload and GVWR are added per engine, drivetrain and trim — decode your VIN above, or check the driver's door-jamb and hitch labels. Curb weight from vehicle specifications.
The R1S by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Rivian R1S. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | R1S | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 27 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 126 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 3.5 / 5 | Best and worst years |
| Insurance | $1,662/yr | Estimated full coverage |
| Used value | 39 listings | What it sells for now |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Rivian R1S?
The R1S is a SUV, built from 2022 to 2026. Engines offered: Electric.
Where is the Rivian R1S made?
Across 141 cars in our records the split is: the United States (100%). The first three characters of a VIN identify the plant's manufacturer and country — that is where these shares come from, not from a press release.
What is the Rivian R1S warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the R1S reliable?
It scores 3.5/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific R1S?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
More in Rivian
| Model | Years | Recalls | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivian R1T | 2022–2026 | 32 | 85 mpg | 3.5/5 |
| Rivian EDV | 2022–2026 | 8 | — | 4.5/5 |
| Rivian RCV | 2022–2026 | — | — | 4.5/5 |