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2022 Rivian R1T problems

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One of the years to avoid

The 2022 Rivian R1T carries two red flags at once: 99 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA — 6.2× the R1T norm — and an open NHTSA defect investigation (subject: Rear Toe Link May Separate). It is one of the R1T years to avoid. Complainants reported 23 injuries in total across these filings.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across driver assistance (24), suspension (14), and other (10), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

99

NHTSA complaints

11

Recalls

2

Investigations · 1 open

18

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

23

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2022 compare to other R1T years?

R1T NHTSA complaints by model year, 2022 highlighted99 complaints2022: 99 complaints2023: 61 complaints2024: 11 complaints2025: 16 complaints2026: 2 complaints
R1T NHTSA complaints by model year, 2022 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2022 Rivian R1T problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Driver Assistance2424%
Suspension1414%
Other1010%
Steering88%
Electrical System66%
Airbags55%
Transmission55%
Tires & Wheels55%
Fuel System44%
Seat Belts33%
Brakes33%
Speed Control33%
Body & Structure33%
Seats22%
Lighting22%
Engine11%
Visibility & Wipers11%

Does the 2022 Rivian R1T have recalls?

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

26V009000Seat BeltsJanuary 15, 2026 · 869 units

Defect

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1T and 2022-2026 R1S vehicles. The bolts that secure the second-row driver and passenger side seat belt retractor assemblies may be improperly tightened.

Consequence

An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Rivian will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 2, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1795.

26V003000SuspensionJanuary 5, 2026 · 19,641 units

Defect

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1S and R1T vehicles that previously had service performed. The toe link may have been reassembled incorrectly during service procedures performed before March 10, 2025.

Consequence

The toe link joint may separate, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Rivian will replace the rear toe link bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1794. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 24, 2026.

25V370000Seat BeltsJune 3, 2025 · 536 units

Defect

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1T and R1S vehicles. The D-ring bolts for one or both front seat belt anchorage assemblies may not have been properly installed.

Consequence

An improperly secured seat belt may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Rivian will inspect and properly secure the seat belt anchorage assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2025. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1681.

24V458000OtherJune 20, 2024 · 666 units

Defect

Rivian Automotive, LLC. (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1S and R1T vehicles. The maximum vehicle capacity weight value on the tire placard label is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Consequence

A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Rivian will mail owners a corrected overlay tire placard label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4264. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1491.

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.

23V883000Speed ControlDecember 21, 2023 · 7,873 units

Defect

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T and R1S vehicles. The accelerator pedal may not detect when the driver releases the pedal, failing to activate "auto-hold" or "park" as intended.

Consequence

Failure to activate "auto-hold" or "park" can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Rivian will also replace the accelerator pedals, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM 1342.

23V783000Electrical SystemNovember 21, 2023 · 1,463 units

Defect

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1T and R1S vehicles. A software update may have deactivated the defroster and defogger system controls.

Consequence

The inability to operate the windshield defrosting and defogging system can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1331.

23V109000Seat BeltsFebruary 22, 2023 · 12,716 units

Defect

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T and R1S vehicles. A faulty automatic locking retractor (ALR) sensor in the front passenger seat belt system may incorrectly report as ON when it is actually OFF, causing the suppression or improper deployment of the air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Consequence

Failure of the air bag to deploy as intended increases the risk of injury to the front passenger during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the front passenger seat belt system components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2023. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1166.

22V744000SuspensionOctober 6, 2022 · 12,212 units

Defect

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T, R1S, and EDV vehicles. The fastener connecting the front upper control arm and steering knuckle may have been improperly tightened.

Consequence

A loose steering knuckle fastener could separate, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the steering knuckle fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 11, 2022. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM 997.

22V641000Seat BeltsAugust 25, 2022 · 207 units

Defect

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T and R1S vehicles. The front seat belt anchors may have been inadequately attached to the B-pillar.

Consequence

An improperly secured seat belt anchor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Rivian will inspect the front seat belt assemblies and, as necessary, properly secure the bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were September 30, 2022. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-924.

22V319000AirbagsMay 10, 2022 · 473 units

Defect

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T vehicles. The Occupant Classification System (OCS) may not deactivate the air bag when a child or child seat occupies the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Consequence

A child in the front seat may be at a greater risk of injury in the event of a passenger air bag deployment during a crash.

Remedy

Rivian Service Centers will replace the front passenger seat, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2022. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-734-855-4345. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-651.

Open NHTSA investigations

PE26004

Rear Toe Link May Separate

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received two Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) reporting left rear toe link separation in certain Model Year (MY) 2023-2024 Rivian R1S vehicles. Both VOQs report component separation while driving, causing the vehicles to swerve across multiple lanes of traffic. One incident resulted in a collision with an adjacent vehicle and roadside barrier.  In both separations, the bolt that maintains the integrity of the toe link fractured. Evidence collected from the complaint vehicles included repair histories, onboard video, imagery of the damaged components, and a police accident report. The two vehicles with reported separation have different vehicle histories. One vehicle received prior service and the other was involved in a previous collision. In both instances, the vehicles operated for multiple months and thousands of miles of usage with no apparent problems between the previous service or the previous collision and the failures that prompted this investigation. Rivian recognized the subject toe link joint’s sensitivity to service procedures in March of 2025 in its updated service procedures. In January 2026 through recall 26V-003, Rivian extended the improved repair procedure to vehicles that received toe link service prior to the March 2025 improvement. ODI is opening a Preliminary Evaluation (PE) to (1) assess the sensitivity of the rear toe link joint to foreseeable road and service conditions, (2) compare the physical failure evidence from the two VOQs to  identify apparent similarities and potential differences, (3) evaluate Rivian’s current toe link repair procedure, and (4) assess the in-field subject population’s toe links conditions. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

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Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · January 4, 2023 · crash

“We were driving on the highway going 70 MPH when we heard a loud bang, and then the car immediately catapulted to the right off the road and slammed into the concrete right median, spun around hit a sign and then ended up in the right bridge barrier (shoulder). During the crash 6 airbags deployed…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · March 18, 2026 · crash

“The R1T has four cameras to assist the driver and provide warnings for lane changes, etc. The cameras are routinely failing while I am driving the vehicle. This started after an OTA software update. A software reset will turn the cameras back on, though they have repeatedly failed. Rivian attempted…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · June 18, 2026

“The contact owns a 2022 Rivian R1T. The contact stated while making a left turn the vehicle would not allow the contact to straighten the steering wheel, causing the vehicle to run off the road and struck a small tree. The contact was able to control the vehicle and was able to drive home. The…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · October 15, 2022 · crash

“12 volt battery was replaced under warranty on date 07/08/2024 at miles 14059. Again, 12 volt battery needs to be replaced at 29343 miles as of today's date 04/12/2026. This is highly unusual. Please look into it. Prakashkumar Patel, MD”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · April 12, 2026

2022 Rivian R1T — common questions

Is the 2022 Rivian R1T reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 99 complaints put the 2022 model at #1 of 5 R1T years, and a defect investigation remains open. It is one of the R1T years to avoid.

What are the most common 2022 R1T problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are driver assistance (24 complaints), suspension (14 complaints), other (10 complaints).

Does the 2022 Rivian R1T have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns affecting the 2022 Rivian R1T. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2022 Rivian R1T under NHTSA investigation?

Yes — an investigation remains open (Rear Toe Link May Separate). An open ODI action means NHTSA is actively assessing a possible defect.

Which Rivian R1T years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the R1T years to avoid are 2022, 2023, 2025, 2024. The cleanest record among R1T years belongs to 2026.

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.