Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2022 Rivian R1S
NHTSA data on file today
The 2022 Rivian R1S has 13 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V597000 Obstructed Rearview Camera Image/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V009000 Improperly Secured Seat Belt Retractor Assemblies NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V003000 Toe Link Joint May Separate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V370000 D-ring Bolts for Seat Belt Anchorage Assemblies may be Improperly Installed NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V458000 Incorrect Weight Capacity on Label/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V408000 Side Curtain Air Bags May Not Deploy Properly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V883000 Auto-Hold or Park May Not Activate as Intended NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V783000 Deactivated Defroster and Defogger System Controls NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V233000 Reduced Visibility of Reverse Lights/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V159000 Side Curtain Air Bag Improperly Secured NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V109000 Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Improperly/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V744000 Steering Knuckle and Control Arm May Separate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V641000 Improperly Secured Front Seat Belt Anchor NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Seats 3 complaints
- Air Bags 2 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 1 complaint
- Lane Departure 1 complaint
Of the 4 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 4 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,500–$12,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2022 Rivian R1S has a moderate number of recalls (13) and very few owner complaints (4), indicating a mixed picture. Most recalls involve critical safety components such as seat belts and airbags, but the low complaint count suggests most issues may be isolated or resolved. Limited complaint data restricts a comprehensive failure forecast.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat belts | Unknown | $200–$600 | occasional |
| Airbags | Unknown | $600–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and fluid changes
- Brake inspections
- Battery maintenance
- Tire rotations
- Software updates
- Cooling system check
- Suspension inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Seat belt warning lights
- Airbag warning signs
- Unusual seat noises
- Software glitch indications
- Difficulty with defrosting
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2022 Rivian R1S at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.