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2023 Rivian EDV problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 16 complaints on file for the 2023 Rivian EDV — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work. Complainants reported 10 injuries in total across these filings.

16

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

1

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

10

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2023 compare to other EDV years?

EDV NHTSA complaints by model year, 2023 highlighted16 complaints2022: 8 complaints2023: 16 complaints2024: 0 complaints2025: 1 complaints
EDV NHTSA complaints by model year, 2023 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2023 Rivian EDV problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Seat Belts1063%
Suspension213%
Other16%
Speed Control16%
Steering16%
Transmission16%

Does the 2023 Rivian EDV have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

25V816000Seat BeltsNovember 25, 2025 · 34,824 units

Defect

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 EDV vehicles. The driver's seat belt pretensioner cable may become damaged.

Consequence

A damaged seat belt pretensioner cable may not restrain the occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update. In addition Rivian will inspect and replace the driver's seat belt pretensioner assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 16, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1770.

24V367000LightingMay 23, 2024 · 2,334 units

Defect

Rivian Automotive, LLC. (Rivian) is recalling certain 2023-2024 EDV, R1S, and R1T vehicles. The headlights may be improperly aimed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

Improperly aimed headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, decreasing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Rivian will inspect and adjust the headlight alignment as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 28, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4264. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1445.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“A braided steel cable that anchors the driver seatbelt harness to the seat broke during operation. The steel cable was completely severed, leaving the driver no loner restrained in the event of a collision. This is the second vehicle this month that has experienced the exact same failure.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seat Belts · July 17, 2025

“During inspection we found the rear axle of this vehicle has a crack through it traveling vertically through the axle. The break is on the driver side rear of the vehicle and extends about 80% up the entire axle width. The attached images are taken from the rear of the vehicle.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · February 7, 2026

“Air conditioner turns off when bulkhead door (inside vehicle) senses it is closed. I have 30 Rivian vehicles that this update has happened to and I have multiple driver's a day that are being affected by heat related issue with this new update.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · June 9, 2026

“I lease 36 of these vehicles and at least 50% have had issues with the Shifter. The shifter (putting the vehicle into D, R, or any other position) will fail unexpectedly. It is not broken or seems to have any visible damage. It will leave the vehicle stranded anywhere in the middle of the road,…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · December 3, 2024

“The vehicle shifter tends to easily break and wiggle, not allowing the vehicle to go on drive or reverse. SAFETY concern, Rivian charges around $600+ every time you have this consistent problem. Severe vehicles, especially from Amazon have been called out for this ongoing situation.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · May 23, 2024

2023 Rivian EDV — common questions

Is the 2023 Rivian EDV reliable?

The record is thin — 16 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2023 EDV problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are seat belts (10 complaints), suspension (2 complaints), speed control (1 complaints).

Does the 2023 Rivian EDV have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2023 Rivian EDV. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2023 Rivian EDV under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.