2022 RIVIAN R1S Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2022 Rivian R1s. This model year has 4 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Seat-Related Issues.
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Worst 2022 Rivian R1s Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Seat-Related Issues
Airbag Malfunctions
Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Rivian R1s. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2022 Rivian R1s. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Showing 4 most recent complaints
In the R1S, there is a crossmember for the 3rd row seating. On low VIN vehicles, there appears to be a trend, including mine personally, that have crossmember bolts that were mis-installed during assembly and have disconnected the threaded inserts from the body and remain unscrew…
Passenger airbag sensor does not detect passenger reliably. My 13 year old son and my wife both have issues. They are both over 120 lbs, so I think they should trigger the sensor. I have had it serviced for this issue, but it did not fix the problem. It also will detect a perso…
When I am driving, my passenger sometimes does not trigger the airbag to activate. Depending on how they are sitting, many times the passenger airbag is set to "off" because it can not detect a passenger. The Rivian service center has investigated and mentioned there is no proble…
On Monday, December 11, 2023 Myself, my girlfriend, and our two dogs were headed across the I-182 bridge coming out of Pasco, WA to Richland, WA. We were in the far left or center lane (I am not sure which). The highway is three lanes each way. We were at highway speed (the sp…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2022 Rivian R1s.
Recalls for 2022 Rivian R1s
12 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2022 Rivian R1s. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2022 Rivian R1s — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2022 Rivian R1s reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2022 Rivian R1s has 4 NHTSA owner complaints, 1 crash-related, and 12 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Seat-Related Issues (3 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Rivian R1s?▾
#1: Seat-Related Issues (3 complaints). #2: Airbag Malfunctions (2 complaints). #3: Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB (1 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2022 Rivian R1s?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2022 Rivian R1s?▾
The 2022 Rivian R1s has 1 crash-related complaints and 0 fire reports out of 4 total NHTSA complaints. 2 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2022 Rivian R1s have any recalls?▾
Yes — 12 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2022 Rivian R1s. The largest issue: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2022 Rivian R1s?▾
The 2022 Rivian R1s has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Seat-Related Issues issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Rivian R1s reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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