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9 complaints
RIVIAN R1S 2026 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
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Driver was making a left hand turn and as the turn was initiated the driver had no control of the vehicle. The vehicle system took over driving, causing substantial damage to the vehicle. Weeks leadin
NHTSAUSJun 2026Source →
RIVIAN R1S 2026 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
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When backing into a parking spot on two separate occasions the drivers door popped open while the vehicle was in motion and the doors were locked after my knee brushed against the button to open the d
NHTSAUSMay 2026Source →
RIVIAN R1S 2026 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
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Summary of the problem: The rear liftgate on my Rivian failed to detect an obstruction while closing and continued to close despite contact with a person. What happened: While the rear liftgate was a
NHTSAUSMar 2026Source →
RIVIAN R1S 2026 SERVICE BRAKES
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I was involved in an incident where the vehicle (R1S 2026) accelerated unexpectedly, struck the car in front of me and the brakes were unresponsive at the time. The car only stopped after crashing.
NHTSAUSJan 2026Source →
RIVIAN R1S 2026 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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I have had siginificant issues with my new 2026 rivian R1S specifically based around two key areas: 1. inaccurate battery range reporting/capacity below 20% charge 2. inaccurate mapbox navigation.
NHTSAUSDec 2025Source →
RIVIAN R1S 2026 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH:EMERGENCY MECHANICAL RELEASE
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I would like to file a safety concern regarding the vehicles rear doors. The manual latch is covered by a strong piece of plastic that cannot be opened in a quick emergency. I am very worried as I dri
NHTSAUSDec 2025Source →
RIVIAN R1S 2026 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH:EMERGENCY MECHANICAL RELEASE
medium
The access to open the rear doors in case of a power failure is complex and not practical or safe.
NHTSAUSDec 2025Source →
RIVIAN R1S 2026 BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
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I am writing to report a serious safety incident involving my 2026 Rivian R1S. While I was slowly parking the vehicle, it suddenly experienced what appears to be unintended acceleration, causing the c
NHTSAUSNov 2025Source →
RIVIAN R1S 2026 SERVICE BRAKES
high
The contact owned a 2026 Rivian R1S. The contact stated that while at a red light and idled, the vehicle accelerated violently, and the vehicle was uncontrollable. The contact depressed the brake peda
NHTSAUSNov 2025Source →