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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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7PDSGABA4PN••••••2023 Rivian R1S
This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2023 Rivian R1S build (5 vs 3).
5on this build
67on the model
24builds in total
3involved a crash
Most reportedElectrical System 3Service Brakes 2Forward Collision Avoidance 1Air Bags 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemcrashMay 2025
I pulled into my semicircle, long driveway as I do every morning, and stopped at the top by releasing my foot off the accelerator (no need for brakes as it is an EV). I opened the garage door and slowly stepped on the accelerator, but it started to go fast, and I felt out of…
Power TraincrashJul 2024
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? — ACCELERATOR PEDAL. YES, AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? — DUE TO ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEFECT, IT RESULTED IN ONE CASUALTY AND ONE…
SuspensionJun 2026
Right rear toe link to knuckle bolt snapped off while driving causing a deadly situation
Air BagsJun 2024
My right front passenger seat does not detect adult occupants reliably, and therefore does not enable the airbags. My wife is approximately 105 pounds and sits in the seat in a standard upright fashion without leaning back. Her legs are not crossed and are just resting on the…
Electrical SystemcrashOct 2023
Stopped at McDonalds drive through waiting to order with my foot on the brake and the vehicle lunged forward rearending the car stopped 5 feet in front of me ordering. I was trying to brake but it kept pushing the car in front of me then careened to the right hitting a sign and…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 7PDSGABA4PN016806 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.