The most-reported R1T run is 7FCTGAAA7NN (2022 builds) with 9 complaints, 3.9× the typical run. Air bags problems make up 15% of reports; NHTSA lists 18 recall campaigns for R1T 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 R1T has 55 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 26% of every R1T complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7FCTGAAA7NN•••••• | 2022 | 1 | — | |
| 7FCTGAAA2NN•••••• | 2022 | 1 | — | |
| 7FCTGAAA0NN•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| 7FCTGAAA7PN•••••• | 2023 | — | — | |
| 7FCTGAAA6NN•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| 7FCTGAAL5NN•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| 7FCTGAAA5NN•••••• | 2022 | 3 | — | |
| 7FCTGAAA8NN•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| 7FCTGAAAXPN•••••• | 2023 | — | — | |
| 7FCTGBAA2PN•••••• | 2023 | 2 | — | |
| 7FCTGAAA9NN•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| 7FCTGAAA3NN•••••• | 2022 | — | — |
Each of the other 43 R1T runs has 3 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 68 R1T VINs so far, most often 2023, 2025, 2022 builds; 13 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 | 10 | 7 | — | |
| 2024 | 10 | 9 | — | |
| 2023 | 40 | 19 | 4 | |
| 2022 | 68 | 20 | 7 |
Heaviest year here is 2022 at 3.4 complaints per run; lightest is 2024 at 1.1. The 2025 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 15% of everything Rivian R1T owners report: Air Bags, 20 of 128 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | — | — | |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | |
| Unknown Or Other | — | — | |
| Suspension | 1 | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | — | |
| Steering | 1 | — | |
| Power Train | 1 | — | |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 18 recall campaigns on the Rivian R1T; 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 |
| 26V003000 | Suspension:critical Fasteners | 2022–2025 |
| 25V370000 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 2022–2025 |
| 26V009000 | Seat Belts:critical Fasteners | 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 R1T against its rivals
The R1T draws 2.3 complaints per production run; the Tesla Cybertruck 8 and the Jeep Gladiator 3.8. That is the lowest rate of the 3.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivian R1T | 128 | 55 | 8.6% | |
| Tesla Cybertruck | 177 | 22 | 13% | |
| Jeep Gladiator | 983 | 258 | 2.5% |
How serious were they
Of the 128 reports on the Rivian R1T, 8.6% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Rivian R1T | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 128 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 11 (8.6%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 1 (0.8%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 8 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 48% 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 R1T share of that is 128 complaints over 55 runs, 0.01% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Rivian R1T VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 128 NHTSA complaints from 55 R1T runs and 18 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which R1T production run has the most complaints?
7FCTGAAA7NN, a 2022 build, with 9 complaints, 1 of them after a crash. The typical R1T run has 2.3.
Which R1T years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2022 is heaviest at 3.4 complaints per run and 2024 lightest at 1.1.
Does the R1T get more complaints than the Tesla Cybertruck?
No: 2.3 complaints per production run for the R1T against 8 for the Tesla Cybertruck.
How many R1T complaints involve a crash?
8.6% of 128 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 1 involved a fire.
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