Last updated: 2026-10-10

Rivian R1T

Rivian R1T Years to Avoid

3 scored model years (2023–2025) · model average 66/100

No model year is one to avoid. Reliability is good in 2023, 2024, and 2025, but complaint volume and recall counts differ between them. The 2024 model year is the one to buy, with the fewest complaints per vehicle sold and a longer record than 2025.

Verdict

Avoid
No outlier years
Buy
2024 67/100
Model average
66/100
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What Are Common Rivian R1T Problems?

AIR BAGS

14 complaints

Most reported in 2023

2023: The passenger airbag turns itself off with an adult in the front seat, and the "Passenger Airbag Off" light comes on.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

4 complaints

Most reported in 2023

2023: Faults range from sudden warnings to total loss of the truck.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

4 complaints

Most reported in 2023

2023: When rain pools on the roof, water leaks in through the sun visor hinges and the overhead console that holds the hazard and SOS buttons, and the carpet gets wet.

POWER TRAIN

3 complaints

Most reported in 2023

2023: Front half shafts come loose.

STEERING

2 complaints

Most reported in 2025

2025: Pulling to the left and failing to track straight on any surface are the main problems in the 2 complaints on file.

SERVICE BRAKES

2 complaints

Most reported in 2023

2023: Both reports involve crashes.

Best Rivian R1T Year to Buy Instead

67
GoodReliability score: 67 out of 100, rated Good

2024 Rivian R1T

The 2024 year drew 7 owner complaints, against 35 for 2023, and the airbag problem that leads 2023 does not show up among its top complaints. It has also been on the road longer than 2025, so its record is more settled. Its 6 recalls are the fewest of the three years.

Score: 67/100 (Good)6 recalls7 complaints
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VIN History Report

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Even the 2024 Rivian R1T has 6 recalls on file. A VIN check confirms the recall work on the exact car and shows its accident, title, and service history.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Rivian R1t years should I avoid?
None. Site analysis finds no year well below the model's own average, and all three tracked years hold a good reliability standing. Choose based on complaint history and condition instead, and lean toward 2024 if you have a choice.
Is the 2023 Rivian R1t a bad year?
It is not flagged as one to avoid, but it has the most baggage. Owners filed 35 complaints, 14 of them about air bags, and there is one fire report. Ask the seller whether the passenger airbag light has ever come on with an adult seated.
Is the 2025 Rivian R1t a good year to buy?
It is too new to recommend over 2024. Owners filed 8 complaints, led by steering, and 2025 has 8 recalls. Its complaint rate per vehicle sold is well above 2024's, and it has had less time on the road to show its full record.
Is the 2024 Rivian R1t worth buying?
Yes, it is the site's pick. Its few complaints are spread across fuel propulsion, steering, and the electrical system, with no single problem dominating. Federal records list 6 recalls for it, so confirm the repairs were completed on any truck you consider.

How we score every Rivian R1T model year

Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.

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