Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | −50% | 2 | — | Few |
| 2023 | 15 | — | 2 | Seat Belt | Limited data |
| 2022 | 7 | — | 2 | Seat Belt | Few |
* Complaints compared with the median Edv year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Rivian Edv problems
Latest Rivian Edv recalls
Seat belts › Pretensioner
Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 EDV vehicles. The driver's seat belt pretensioner cable may become damaged.
Remedy: Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update. In addition Rivian will inspect and replace the driver's seat belt pretensioner assembly as necessary, free of charge.
Exterior lighting › Headlights
Rivian Automotive, LLC. (Rivian) is recalling certain 2023-2024 EDV, R1S, and R1T vehicles. The headlights may be improperly aimed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."
Remedy: Rivian will inspect and adjust the headlight alignment as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 28, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4264.
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper arm
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Rivian Edv should you avoid?
None of the Rivian Edv years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the Rivian Edv?
2024 has the fewest complaints compared with other Edv years at the same age. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Rivian Edv problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the seat belts (15), transmission & drivetrain (2) and suspension (2). Seat Belt complaints peak in the 2023 model year.
How many recalls has the Rivian Edv had?
3 recalls across 2022–2024. The model year with the most is 2022. See all Rivian Edv recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.