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2023 Rivian R1S: problems, recalls and fuel economy

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Owners have filed 137 complaints about the 2023 Rivian R1S with NHTSA, and it has 10 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.

Owner complaints

137

filed with NHTSA

Recalls

10

on record

Fuel economy

78 MPGe

best version, EPA combined

What owners complain about most

Airbags & seat belts36
Driver-assist & stability17
Body, glass & interior16
Electrical system16

Engines and fuel economy

VersionDriveCombined
Electric, 352 mi rangePart-time 4-Wheel Drive78 MPGe
Electric, 352 mi rangePart-time 4-Wheel Drive78 MPGe
Electric, 341 mi rangePart-time 4-Wheel Drive75 MPGe
Electric, 341 mi rangePart-time 4-Wheel Drive75 MPGe
Electric, 321 mi rangeAll-Wheel Drive71 MPGe
Electric, 303 mi rangeAll-Wheel Drive68 MPGe
Electric, 307 mi rangePart-time 4-Wheel Drive68 MPGe
Electric, 307 mi rangePart-time 4-Wheel Drive68 MPGe
Electric, 289 mi rangeAll-Wheel Drive64 MPGe
Electric, 274 mi rangeAll-Wheel Drive63 MPGe

Recalls

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Other years of the Rivian R1S

YearReliability
2027Not rated yet
2026Not rated yet
2025Not rated yet
2024Not rated yet
2023Not rated yet
2022Not rated yet

Questions people ask

What problems does the 2023 Rivian R1S have?

Owners have filed 137 complaints with NHTSA: airbags & seat belts (36), driver-assist & stability (17), body, glass & interior (16). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.

How many recalls does the 2023 Rivian R1S have?

10 recalls on record with NHTSA.

What gas mileage does the 2023 Rivian R1S get?

Up to 78 MPGe combined (EPA), depending on the engine.