2023 Rivian R1S airbags problems

The 2023 Rivian R1S has 28 airbags complaints filed with NHTSA — 23% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

Airbags complaints

23%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Airbags complaints by year

R1S airbags complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

24V408000AirbagsJune 5, 2024 · 1,723 units

Defect

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2024 R1T and R1S vehicles. The attachment clips on the upper B-pillar and/or C-pillar trim panels may have been damaged during a service procedure.

Consequence

Damaged pillar trim panel clips can result in improper side curtain air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Rivian will replace the pillar trim panels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 16, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM 1464.

23V159000AirbagsMarch 9, 2023 · 30 units

Defect

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1S vehicles. The fasteners that secure the right and left side curtain air bags may be improperly secured.

Consequence

Improperly secured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will secure or replace the side curtain air bags as necessary, free of charge. All owners have been notified and all vehicles will be repaired by March 15, 2023. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1185.

What owners report

“A passenger of lighter weight will not trigger the passenger seatâs weight sensor, rendering the passenger side airbag disabled. The passenger must sit up perfectly straight and center their weight on the center of the seat for them to be properly detected. A service center visit claimed the…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · October 4, 2023

Common questions

How many airbags complaints does the 2023 Rivian R1S have?

NHTSA has 28 complaints about the 2023 Rivian R1S airbags — 23% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2023 Rivian R1S airbags?

Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year are tied to the airbags: 23V159000, 24V408000.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.