With 1 recalls and 0 complaints, the 2026 Rivian R1S rates as low on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

26V0090002026-15-01

SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1T and 2022-2026 R1S vehicles. The bolts that secure the second-row driver and passenger side seat belt retractor assemblies may be improperly tightened.

An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Rivian R1S Fuel Economy

68–85mpg combined

72-94city

63-77hwy

$900-$1,100/yr

Fuel economy for the 2026 Rivian R1S ranges from 68 to 85 MPG combined across 20 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

R1S Dual Large (22in) - Automatic (A1)

85mpg

4-Wheel DriveEV

94 city77 hwy~$900/yr10/10 Clean

R1S Dual Standard (22in) - Automatic (A1)

85mpg

Part-time 4-Wheel DriveEV

92 city77 hwy~$900/yr10/10 Clean

R1S Performance Dual Large (22in) - Automatic (A1)

85mpg

4-Wheel DriveEV

94 city77 hwy~$900/yr10/10 Clean

R1S Dual Max (22in) - Automatic (A1)

84mpg

Part-time 4-Wheel DriveEV

91 city77 hwy~$900/yr10/10 Clean

R1S Dual Large Plus (22in) - Automatic (A1)

82mpg

4-Wheel DriveEV

89 city75 hwy~$900/yr10/10 Clean

R1S Performance Dual Large Plus (22in) - Automatic (A1)

82mpg

4-Wheel DriveEV

89 city75 hwy~$900/yr10/10 Clean

R1S Dual Max (20in) - Automatic (A1)

80mpg

Part-time 4-Wheel DriveEV

86 city74 hwy~$950/yr10/10 Clean

R1S Performance Dual Max (20in) - Automatic (A1)

80mpg

Part-time 4-Wheel DriveEV

86 city74 hwy~$950/yr10/10 Clean

R1S Dual Large (20in) - Automatic (A1)

79mpg

4-Wheel DriveEV

85 city72 hwy~$950/yr10/10 Clean

R1S Dual Standard (20in) - Automatic (A1)

79mpg

Part-time 4-Wheel DriveEV

85 city72 hwy~$950/yr10/10 Clean

R1S Performance Dual Large (20in) - Automatic (A1)

79mpg

4-Wheel DriveEV

85 city72 hwy~$950/yr10/10 Clean

R1S All-Terrain Dual Max (20in) - Automatic (A1)

78mpg

Part-time 4-Wheel DriveEV

82 city73 hwy~$950/yr10/10 Clean

R1S All-Terrain Performance Dual Max (20in) - Automatic (A1)

78mpg

Part-time 4-Wheel DriveEV

82 city73 hwy~$950/yr10/10 Clean

R1S Dual Large Plus (20in) - Automatic (A1)

78mpg

4-Wheel DriveEV

85 city72 hwy~$950/yr10/10 Clean

R1S Performance Dual Large Plus (20in) - Automatic (A1)

78mpg

4-Wheel DriveEV

85 city72 hwy~$950/yr10/10 Clean

R1S All-Terrain Dual Large (20in) - Automatic (A1)

76mpg

4-Wheel DriveEV

82 city70 hwy~$1,000/yr10/10 Clean

R1S All-Terrain Performance Dual Large (20in) - Automatic (A1)

76mpg

4-Wheel DriveEV

82 city70 hwy~$1,000/yr10/10 Clean

R1S All-Terrain Dual Large Plus (20in) - Automatic (A1)

72mpg

4-Wheel DriveEV

76 city67 hwy~$1,050/yr10/10 Clean

R1S All-Terrain Performance Dual Large Plus (20in) - Automatic (A1)

72mpg

4-Wheel DriveEV

76 city67 hwy~$1,050/yr10/10 Clean

R1S All-Terrain Tri Max (20in) - Automatic (A1)

68mpg

4-Wheel DriveEV

72 city63 hwy~$1,100/yr10/10 Clean

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2026 Rivian R1S

23States

33%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in California (17%), but the remaining listings are spread across 22 other states nationwide.

CACalifornia

6817%

DCWashington DC

338%

WAWashington

328%

TXTexas

328%

MDMaryland

297%

OROregon

277%

UTUtah

195%

FLFlorida

174%

COColorado

154%

GAGeorgia

143%

ILIllinois

133%

AZArizona

133%

TNTennessee

123%

MO10

NJNew Jersey

92%

NVNevada

92%

NYNew York

92%

WIWisconsin

72%

ID6

NC6

MN4

PA4

IN3

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2026.

2026 Rivian R1S Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2026 Rivian R1S a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2026 Rivian R1S. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2026 Rivian R1S?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 2026 Rivian R1S. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2026 Rivian R1S?

You'll get between 68 and 85 MPG combined from the 2026 Rivian R1S, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.