AI Damage2024 Rivian R1S: common problems
Owners of the 2024 Rivian R1S filed 17 complaints with NHTSA, most often about suspension and forward collision avoidance. The maker issued 33 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 17
- involving a crash
- 5
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 33
What fails most often
- 1 Suspension 29% of all complaints
- 2 Forward collision avoidance 18% of all complaints
- 3 Vehicle speed control 18% of all complaints
- 4 Electrical system 12% of all complaints
- 5 Structure 12% of all complaints
- 6 Air bags 12% of all complaints
- 7 Seats 12% of all complaints
- 8 Wheels 12% of all complaints
- Suspension: 5 complaints (29% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 8.
- Forward collision avoidance: 3 complaints (18% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Vehicle speed control: 3 complaints (18% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (12% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 12.
- Structure: 2 complaints (12% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 4.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- electric
- automatic, 1-speed
Drive: AWD, 4WD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 17 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 5 | 1 | 8 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 12 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Backover prevention | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Windows airbags deployed on driver window and passenger window behind driver seat
Vehicle was involved in a rear end collision. Vehicle was setup to have Emergency Braking enabled and used the Rivian High Regen setting (one pedal driving). In freeway traffic, the vehicle in front slowed quickly.
No warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle hit a curb in a landscaping zone and crashed into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy during the incident. No medical attention was provided but the contact and the contact’s daughter suffered minor neck, side, and back pain.
Below are the diagnostics that Rivian says happened. I pulled into a parking space and as I placed my foot on the brake the car launched forward. I DID NOT hold both peddles down at the same time. The car malfunctioned and thank god I hit another parked car and not a person.
Recurring front suspension fastener and component failures causing severe asymmetric inner-shoulder tire wear and steering vibration. Vibration was reported to the manufacturer's service center from delivery (Feb 2024) and repeatedly called "normal." Jan 2025: front left hub bearing and halfshaft replaced under…
Then car surges forward to rear end the car in front. that car hits another car and another car. THe rivian only makes direct contact to the car in front then hits aa parked car next to that one, through a 2' block wall and hits a building. No one hurt on site.
Immediately afterward, the rear window suddenly and violently exploded, sending glass shards into the interior of the vehicle. The glass dispersed forward into the cabin, creating a significant safety hazard for the occupants, including children.
The contact's husband was outside and heard an abnormal cracking sound coming from the vehicle. The contact's husband witnessed the rear windshield shattering and bulging outwards. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 1,312 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 38% least complained about).
On average one model year of the R1S has 30 complaints (5 years in the data). This year has 17, below average.
What to check before buying
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Forward collision avoidance. Radar and camera: calibration after bumper or windshield replacement.
- Vehicle speed control. Accelerator pedal, cruise control, throttle codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Rivian is launching a technical service bulletin for some model year 2022-2024 R1T and R1S vehicles that…
Rivian is launching a technical service bulletin for some model year 2022-2024 R1T and R1S vehicles that might have bubbles in the painted surfaces below the exterior door handles. On these vehicles, adhesive that…
- Rivian is launching a technical service bulletin for some model year 2022-2026 R1T and R1S vehicles that…
Rivian is launching a technical service bulletin for some model year 2022-2026 R1T and R1S vehicles that might have an audible rattle originating from the B-pillar area when driving on rough road surfaces. Upon…
- Rivian is launching a technical service bulletin for some model year 2022-2024 R1T and R1S vehicles that…
Rivian is launching a technical service bulletin for some model year 2022-2024 R1T and R1S vehicles that could have inadequate adhesion between the outer door panel and an internal reinforcement. On affected doors, the…
- Rivian is launching a technical service bulletin for some model year 2022-2024 R1 vehicles that may have…
Rivian is launching a technical service bulletin for some model year 2022-2024 R1 vehicles that may have ultrasonic sensors detached from the front fascia mounting area. After detachment, the ultrasonic sensor may…
- Rivian is launching a technical service bulletin for some model year 2022-2024 R1T and R1S vehicles that…
Rivian is launching a technical service bulletin for some model year 2022-2024 R1T and R1S vehicles that may be susceptible to water ingress in the front HVAC assembly. This may result in damp or soggy carpets in the…
- Rivian is launching a technical service bulletin for some model year 2022-2026 R1T and R1S vehicles that…
Rivian is launching a technical service bulletin for some model year 2022-2026 R1T and R1S vehicles that may be prone to noise and/or vibration from the door areas, particularly buzzing and rattling sounds. This…
- SMS Reminder sent to customers who had still open potential 12-volt failures
- SMS sent to customers with potential 12-volt failure and advising need for replacement to avoid…
SMS sent to customers with potential 12-volt failure and advising need for replacement to avoid drivability interruptions.
- Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2022-2024 R1T and R1S vehicles
These vehicles may have HV battery connectors that are susceptible to corrosion in some climates. If corrosion occurs, the vehicle may enter into a reduced performance safe-state mode and a fault indicator light will…
- Email requesting customers to have service performed on their vehicle
- Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2023-2025 R1T and R1S vehicles…
Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2023-2025 R1T and R1S vehicles that were built with a front NVH/ting washer that may damage the nearby wheel speed sensor, resulting in the…
- Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2023-2024 R1T and R1S vehicles
On these vehicles, the wheel hub to knuckle joint may have been assembled with an updated fastener using a torque value intended for the previously-used fastener. A fastener torqued to the previously-used lower value…
NHTSA lists 33 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Rivian R1S?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: suspension, forward collision avoidance, vehicle speed control. Total complaints: 17. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: knocking, grinding or other noise (18%), windows, sunroof (12%), airbags did not deploy (6%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2024 Rivian R1S?
NHTSA lists 33 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2024 Rivian R1S from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.