RCV

The Rivian RCV explained

The Rivian RCV is a vehicle built from 2022 to 2026.

Data · NHTSA & EPA · 2022–2026 · 4 model years · Updated Aug 22, 2026 · Not yet rated
Quick answer

The Rivian RCV is a vehicle built from 2022 to 2026. Too new for a verdict, since complaints and recalls take years to accumulate — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).

2022–2026
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Recalls
Top MPG
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What the RCV is

The Rivian RCV is a vehicle that Rivian built from 2022 to 2026 — 5 model years. Its closest siblings in the Rivian range: R1S, R1T, EDV.

Rivian RCV tire size, oil type & owner specs

The fitment RCV 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.

Wheels & tires
Wheel sizeby VIN
Tire sizeby VIN
Bolt patternby trim
Tire pressure32–36 PSI
Engine oil
Oil typeFull synthetic
Gradeon oil cap
Capacityby engine
Battery
Main battery12V · group by trim
Key-fob cellCR2032
Wiper blades
Front bladesby generation
Rear bladeif equipped
Fuses
Fuse boxeshood + dash
Diagramon box lid
Light bulbs
Headlightby trim
Tail / brakeby trim
Fogif equipped

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 RCV have? Power & range

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The RCV by the numbers

What the federal and market records say about the Rivian RCV. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.

FIG.05·Rivian RCV by the numbers
TopicRCVDetail
ReliabilityNot yet ratedBest and worst years
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA, EPA, HLDI and market listings

Frequently asked questions

What kind of car is the Rivian RCV?

The RCV is a vehicle, built from 2022 to 2026.

What is the Rivian RCV 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 RCV reliable?

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 RCV?

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

More Rivian models
ModelYearsRecallsBest MPGForCar score
Rivian R1S2022–20262785 mpg3.5/5
Rivian R1T2022–20263285 mpg3.5/5
Rivian EDV2022–202684.5/5
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA + EPA
Data sourced from NHTSA (recalls, complaints, safety ratings) and EPA fueleconomy.gov (MPG). Best/worst-year analysis is ForCar's own aggregation of complaint volume. Last updated Aug 2026. — ForCar Editorial Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.