Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2025 Rivian R1S
NHTSA data on file today
The 2025 Rivian R1S has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns and 55 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 #26V508000 Front Exterior Turn Signals May Fail/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V009000 Improperly Secured Seat Belt Retractor Assemblies NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V003000 Toe Link Joint May Separate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V585000 Hands-Free Highway Assist Software May Incorrectly Identify Other Vehicles NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V537000 Improperly Tightened Ground Connection May Cause a Loss of Drive Power NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V387000 Front Exterior Turn Signals May Fail/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V370000 D-ring Bolts for Seat Belt Anchorage Assemblies may be Improperly Installed NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V085000 Headlight Low Beams May Fail/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V827000 Deactivated Exterior Lighting NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V686000 SCCM Missing Cruise Control Markings/FMVSS 101 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 15 complaints
- Electrical System 9 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 9 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 9 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 8 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 7 complaints
Of the 55 complaints on file, 5 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 55 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2025 Rivian R1S shows significant issues, mainly related to lighting, seat belts, and electrical systems, leading to several recalls. Frequent complaints echo these concerns, suggesting reliability concerns, particularly with the electrical system and forward collision avoidance.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| turn signals | 10,000–20,000 miles | $100–$300 | very common |
| headlights | 15,000–25,000 miles | $200–$500 | very common |
| seat belt fasteners | 20,000–30,000 miles | $150–$400 | common |
| traction battery connections | 30,000–40,000 miles | $500–$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.
- Rotate tires every 10,000 miles
- Check battery health annually
- Inspect brake system annually
- Change cabin air filter yearly
- Update software quarterly
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Erratic turn signal operation
- Unresponsive headlights
- Seat belt improper tension
- Battery warning lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2025 Rivian R1S at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.