Rivian R1T years to avoid
The Rivian R1T years to avoid are 2022, 2023, 2025, 2024 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2026 is the cleanest year on record.
196
Total complaints
19
Recall campaigns
2022–2026
Years covered
4
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
R1T years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | High complaints + open investigation | 104 | |
| 2023 | High complaints + open investigation | 61 | |
| 2025 | Open safety investigation | 16 | |
| 2024 | Open safety investigation | 13 |
Every R1T year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2025avoid | 16 | 9 | |
| 2024avoid | 13 | 6 | |
| 2023avoid | 61 | 7 | |
| 2022avoid | 104 | 11 |
Common questions
What are the worst Rivian R1T years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the R1T years to avoid are 2022, 2023, 2025, 2024. The cleanest year on record is 2026.
What is the best year for the Rivian R1T?
By complaint volume, 2026 has the cleanest NHTSA record among R1T years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Rivian R1T have?
Across all model years, the R1T has 19 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 196 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.