The most-reported R1S run is 7PDSGBBA5SN (2025 builds) with 12 complaints, 4.6× the typical run. Air bags problems make up 20% of reports; NHTSA lists 22 recall campaigns for R1S model years 2022–2026.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Rivian R1S has 58 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 27% of every R1S complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7PDSGBBA5SN•••••• | 2025 | — | — | |
| 7PDSGABA6PN•••••• | 2023 | — | — | |
| 7PDSGABA2PN•••••• | 2023 | 2 | — | |
| 7PDSGABA3PN•••••• | 2023 | — | — | |
| 7PDSGBBA7SN•••••• | 2025 | 1 | — | |
| 7PDSGABA8PN•••••• | 2023 | 1 | — | |
| 7PDSGBBA3SN•••••• | 2025 | — | 1 | |
| 7PDSGABA4PN•••••• | 2023 | 3 | — | |
| 7PDSGABAXPN•••••• | 2023 | — | — | |
| 7PDSGABA9PN•••••• | 2023 | — | — | |
| 7PDSGABA1PN•••••• | 2023 | — | — | |
| 7PDSGABA0PN•••••• | 2023 | — | — |
Each of the other 46 R1S runs has 4 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 128 R1S VINs so far, most often 2025, 2023, 2024 builds; 33 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 54 | 16 | 5 | |
| 2024 | 17 | 14 | 5 | |
| 2023 | 75 | 24 | 10 | |
| 2022 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
Heaviest year here is 2025 at 3.4 complaints per run; lightest is 2022 at 1. The 2025 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 20% of everything Rivian R1S owners report: Air Bags, 35 of 150 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | — | |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 4 | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 11 | — | |
| Seats | — | — | |
| Suspension | 4 | — | |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 1 |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 22 recall campaigns on the Rivian R1S; the 6 below cover build years 2022 to 2026. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 26V597000 | Back Over Prevention:software | 2022–2026 |
| 26V009000 | Seat Belts:critical Fasteners | 2022–2026 |
| 26V003000 | Suspension:critical Fasteners | 2022–2025 |
| 25V370000 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 2022–2025 |
| 24V408000 | Air Bags:critical Fasteners | 2022–2024 |
| 26V508000 | Exterior Lighting:turn Signal | 2025–2026 |
26V597000 was opened in 2026 on cars built from 2022: 4 years on the road before the recall.
The R1S against its rivals
The R1S draws 2.6 complaints per production run; the Toyota Grand Highlander 3.6 and the Genesis GV80 2.1.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivian R1S | 150 | 58 | 14% | |
| Toyota Grand Highlander | 328 | 92 | 2.1% | |
| Genesis GV80 | 185 | 90 | 5.4% |
How serious were they
Of the 150 reports on the Rivian R1S, 14% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Rivian R1S | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 150 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 21 (14%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 1 (0.7%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 10 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 141% above the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Rivian R1S share of that is 150 complaints over 58 runs, 0.01% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Rivian R1S VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 150 NHTSA complaints from 58 R1S runs and 22 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which R1S production run has the most complaints?
7PDSGBBA5SN, a 2025 build, with 12 complaints. The typical R1S run has 2.6.
Which R1S years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2025 is heaviest at 3.4 complaints per run and 2022 lightest at 1.
Does the R1S get more complaints than the Toyota Grand Highlander?
No: 2.6 complaints per production run for the R1S against 3.6 for the Toyota Grand Highlander.
How many R1S complaints involve a crash?
14% of 150 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 1 involved a fire.
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