2026 Rivian R1S owner complaints
Most named: forward collision avoidance
3 of 14 complaints
- Crashes
- 3
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- 0
Owner complaints to the US safety agency (NHTSA), 2026 models.
Components named most often
A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 21% |
| Latches and locks | 3 | 21% |
| Electrical system | 2 | 14% |
| Fuel system | 2 | 14% |
| Service brakes | 2 | 14% |
| Steering | 2 | 14% |
Complaints by model year
Rivals, 2026
| Rival | Complaints |
|---|---|
| Cadillac VISTIQ | 21 |
| Volvo EX90 | 7 |
| BMW X6 | 3 |
| BMW iX | 2 |
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 1 |
| Audi Q8 | 0 |
What this cannot tell you
Counts, not rates. Sales volume differs by model.
Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects.
Source: NHTSA complaints data (api.nhtsa.gov), public domain. Collected 2026-10-05.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ