NHTSA (USA)High Risk
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts securing the second-row driver and passenger seat belt retractor assemblies may not be properly tightened, which could affect seat belt function.
What the fix does
This page covers 6 recalls and 14 owner complaints for the 2024 Rivian R1s.
Complaints for the 2024 Rivian R1S are spread thinly across systems, with no single category drawing a large cluster of reports. Forward collision avoidance draws a couple of reports describing the automatic emergency braking engaging and then failing to release when the vehicle ahead accelerated away, leaving the R1S stopped in live traffic. Suspension and seat complaints each account for two reports as well, though the described symptoms vary. A few owners report sudden, unexpected loss of vehicle control at highway speeds, with the vehicle making erratic lateral movements. One isolated report describes a rear windshield shattering spontaneously while the vehicle was parked, with no impact involved.
14
Total Complaints
5
Crash-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2024 Rivian R1S has 6 recalls, the most serious involving seatbelt and airbag reliability: front and second-row seatbelt anchor bolts may be loose, and damaged pillar trim clips can cause side curtain airbags to deploy incorrectly in a crash.
The seatbelt concerns span both rows: the mounting hardware for second-row retractors and the D-ring anchor bolts for front belts may not have been properly tightened, meaning the belts may not hold occupants during a collision. On the airbag side, attachment clips on the upper B-pillar or C-pillar trim panels can be damaged, interfering with how side curtain airbags deploy. There is also a suspension concern affecting vehicles that have had prior service: the toe link may have been reassembled incorrectly, and if the joint separates, the driver can lose directional control. On the lighting side, headlights on some vehicles may be aimed too low or off-angle, reducing how far ahead the road is illuminated at night. A label recall covers a missing airbag warning on the dashboard that cautions against placing infants or rear-facing child seats in the front seat.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts securing the second-row driver and passenger seat belt retractor assemblies may not be properly tightened, which could affect seat belt function.
What the fix does
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Rivian will inspect the bolts and tighten them as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear toe link may have been reassembled incorrectly during previous service work, affecting wheel alignment.
What the fix does
Rivian will replace the rear toe link bolts at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The D-ring bolts that attach one or both front seat belt anchorages may not have been installed correctly, potentially affecting seat belt security.
What the fix does
Rivian will inspect and properly secure the seat belt anchorage assemblies at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The attachment clips that hold the upper B-pillar and/or C-pillar trim panels may have been damaged during a service procedure, potentially causing the panels to become loose or detach.
What the fix does
Rivian will replace the affected pillar trim panels at no cost. Contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261 (recall FSAM 1464).
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The headlights may be aimed incorrectly, causing them not to meet federal lighting standards.
What the fix does
Rivian will inspect and adjust the headlight alignment at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The dashboard air bag warning label is missing, which means the vehicle doesn't meet federal safety labeling requirements for occupant protection.
What the fix does
Rivian mailed owners the warning label information at no cost. Contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4264 or reference recall FSAM-1429.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.