Most Rivian R1S VINs open with 7PD (the United States, 2022–2025). Position 11, the plant, reads N; a 2026 R1S carries T in position 10. Decoding one also brings up 22 recall campaigns and 150 owner complaints from NHTSA.
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How to read a Rivian R1S VIN
Here is a real 2026 Rivian R1S VIN from our database, split into its parts:
VIN 7PDSGABP0TN081585 — decoded free on its own report page.
| Position | Section | What it tells you |
|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | WMI | World Manufacturer Identifier — country, manufacturer and vehicle type. |
| 4–8 | VDS | Vehicle Descriptor Section — body style, engine, restraint system, series. |
| 9 | Check digit | A calculated digit that validates the whole VIN. Wrong digit = wrong VIN. |
| 10 | Model year | One character for the model year. Letters skip I, O, Q, U and Z. |
| 11 | Plant | The assembly plant that built the car. |
| 12–17 | Serial | Sequential production number of this exact vehicle. |
Rivian R1S VIN prefixes, and when each one was used
Every Rivian R1S we have on record, from 2022 to 2025, opens with the same three characters, 7PD:
| VIN starts with | Years seen | Built in | Vehicle type | VINs on record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7PD | 2022–2025 | United States | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) |
Counted from 150 dated Rivian R1S VINs attached to NHTSA complaints, each code checked against the NHTSA manufacturer registry.
Model-year codes for the Rivian R1S
Position 10 carries the model year, skipping I, O, Q, U and Z. The alphabet comes round every 30 years, which the Rivian R1S has not yet outlived: its 5 years still map one-to-one. All 5 model years of the Rivian R1S, 2022 to 2026, with the character each one carries:
| Model year | VIN character (position 10) | Same character as |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | T | — |
| 2025 | S | — |
| 2024 | R | — |
| 2023 | P | — |
| 2022 | N | — |
Body and engine characters we see on Rivian R1S VINs
Positions 4–8 are the maker's own build code. Across 129 VINs the Rivian R1S uses 6 different characters in positions 4, 5 and 8:
| Position | Characters seen on real VINs | Variety |
|---|---|---|
| 4 — body | S (100%) | 1 distinct |
| 5 — series | G (99%) · C (1%) | 2 distinct |
| 8 — engine | A (80%) · P (11%) · L (9%) | 3 distinct |
What a decoded Rivian R1S VIN gets you
Behind a Rivian R1S VIN: 150 owner complaints and every recall campaign NHTSA has on record:
| Data | For this model | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 22 campaigns | NHTSA |
| Owner complaints | 150 filed | NHTSA |
| Fuel economy | 80 mpg combined (avg) | EPA |
| Model years covered | 5 years | ForCar catalog |
Where to find the VIN on a Rivian R1S
A Rivian R1S VIN normally opens with 7PD; the full number sits in four places, and all four must match.
| Where | How to see it | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Dashboard, driver side | Through the windshield, bottom corner | Easiest to check before you touch anything |
| Driver door jamb | Open the door, sticker on the pillar | Also lists tire pressures and build date |
| Under the hood | Firewall or strut tower plate | Survives a windshield replacement |
| Title and insurance | Paper documents | Must match the car — a mismatch means fraud or a swapped panel |
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Frequently asked questions
Is this Rivian R1S VIN decoder free?
Yes, with no account. Besides the year, plant and build characters it shows 22 recall campaigns and 150 owner complaints NHTSA holds on the Rivian R1S.
What year is my R1S by its VIN?
Read position 10: a 2026 R1S carries T, a 2025 R1S carries S, a 2024 R1S carries R.
Where was my R1S built?
Position 11 names the plant. Across 150 dated Rivian R1S VINs it reads N 100%.
What does position 4 mean on a Rivian R1S VIN?
It is part of the maker's own build code, so read it against this model, not a generic chart. On 129 Rivian R1S VINs here, S is the most common character in position 4, on 100% of them.
What if the VIN on the dashboard doesn't match the door jamb?
On a Rivian R1S check the prefix first: most genuine ones open with 7PD. A plate that starts with anything else, or disagrees with the other copies of the number, needs documents checked before any money changes hands.
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