Not a trust score: it covers only the claims we've checked, and small samples move a lot. Last PixProof Oct 10, 2026.
Quick facts
- What is Rivian Automotive?
- Rivian Automotive, Inc., is an American electric vehicle manufacturer and automotive technology company founded in 2009.
- Where is Rivian Automotive from?
- United States. Headquartered in Detroit.
- Is Rivian Automotive a public company?
- Yes — it's listed on Nasdaq: RIVN.
- When was Rivian Automotive founded?
- In 2009, by Robert "RJ" Scaringe.
- Has Rivian Automotive had any safety recalls?
- Yes — 25 official US recalls (filed since 2022), per NHTSA.
▸ ABOUT RIVIAN AUTOMOTIVE
Rivian Automotive, Inc., is an American electric vehicle manufacturer and automotive technology company founded in 2009. It produces an electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) and a pickup truck, both on a "skateboard" platform that can support future vehicles and be adopted by other companies. They also produce an electric delivery van, the Rivian EDV. The EDV is sold to Amazon for its deliveries. It started deliveries of its R1T pickup truck in late 2021, R1S sport utility vehicle in 2023, and R2 midsize SUV in 2026. The company also operates the Rivian Adventure Network, an open DC fast charging network in the United States.
▸ TRACK RECORD
Rivian Automotive's history and the 4 marketing claims we've checked, in date order — so you can see what they promised when, and how it held up.
- Nov 26, 2021CLAIM · Rivian R1T"The R1T delivers true pickup capability (up to 11,000 lbs towing) alongside genuine EV performance (0-60mph in ~3 seconds on Performance trims)."→ 🟢 BUY THE HYPE Read the PixProof →
- Mar 12, 2026CLAIM · Rivian R2"Rivian R2 delivers up to 330 miles of EPA-estimated range"→ 🟡 QUESTION IT Read the PixProof →
- Checked Oct 2026CLAIM · Rivian R1S"The Rivian R1S is a seven-passenger electric off-road SUV with two, three, or four electric motor configurations."→ 🟡 QUESTION IT Read the PixProof →
- Checked Oct 2026CLAIM · Rivian R2"The Rivian R2 starts at $45,000 with deliveries planned for 2026."→ 🟡 QUESTION IT Read the PixProof →
Claim dates come from when the claim's own source was published; "Checked" means we couldn't date the claim, so it sits at the date we verified it.
▸ SAFETY RECALLS
Official US recalls from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), filed since 2022. Every entry is the agency's own record and links to it.
- Sep 29, 2026Electrical SystemR2 (2027)
A high voltage battery fastener may have been improperly tightened, causing a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Units: 14 vehicles
Official recall notice (26V625000) ↗ - Sep 16, 2026Back Over PreventionOVER-THE-AIR FIXR2 (2027) · R1T (2022–2026) · R1S (2022–2027)
The rearview camera image may be obstructed by a notification when in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Units: 98,828 vehicles
Official recall notice (26V597000) ↗ - Aug 5, 2026Exterior LightingR1S (2025–2026) · R1T (2025–2026)
One or both front turn signals may fail to illuminate and flash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and…
Risk: Turn signals that do not function properly increase the risk of a crash.
Units: 3,829 vehicles
Official recall notice (26V508000) ↗ - Jan 15, 2026Seat BeltsR1T (2022–2025) · R1S (2022–2026)
The bolts that secure the second-row driver and passenger side seat belt retractor assemblies may be improperly tightened.
Risk: An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Units: 869 vehicles
Official recall notice (26V009000) ↗ - Jan 5, 2026SuspensionR1S (2022–2025) · R1T (2022–2025)
The toe link may have been reassembled incorrectly during service procedures performed before March 10, 2025.
Risk: The toe link joint may separate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Units: 19,641 vehicles
Official recall notice (26V003000) ↗ - Nov 25, 2025Seat BeltsOVER-THE-AIR FIXEdv (2022–2025)
The driver's seat belt pretensioner cable may become damaged.
Risk: A damaged seat belt pretensioner cable may not restrain the occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Units: 34,824 vehicles
Official recall notice (25V816000) ↗
Showing the 6 most recent. Recalls are routine in these industries and a maker with more models or more units sold will have more — compare brands with care. Source: NHTSA, fetched Oct 20, 2026.