Total Complaints
2 filings
RIVIAN R1T · model year
2026 RIVIAN R1T
2 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2026RIVIANR1T carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2026 R1T is parking brake with 1 filings, followed by electrical system (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 1 investigation file overlapping the 2026 R1T. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
2
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20260126PARKING BRAKE
The contact owns a 2026 Rivian R1T. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the messages "Service Parking Brake - Vehicle Unable to Drive" and "Secure Vehicle to Keep from Rolling" were displayed. The vehicle was towed to a service center, where an unknown repair was performed; however, the failure recurred two weeks later. The contact stated that upon verifying the vehicle service history on the Mobile App, the history only listed the infotainment system service. Additionally, a Rivian technician had serviced the vehicle at the residence; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was in the process of towing the vehicle back to the Service Ccenter. The failure mileage was approximately 4,500.
Mileage: 4,500
20260126ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2026 Rivian R1T. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the messages "Service Parking Brake - Vehicle Unable to Drive" and "Secure Vehicle to Keep from Rolling" were displayed. The vehicle was towed to a service center, where an unknown repair was performed; however, the failure recurred two weeks later. The contact stated that upon verifying the vehicle service history on the Mobile App, the history only listed the infotainment system service. Additionally, a Rivian technician had serviced the vehicle at the residence; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was in the process of towing the vehicle back to the Service Ccenter. The failure mileage was approximately 4,500.
Mileage: 4,500
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2026 RIVIAN R1T have?▼
The 2026 RIVIAN R1T has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2026 RIVIAN R1T?▼
The most-complained component for the 2026 RIVIAN R1T is PARKING BRAKE with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Is the 2026 RIVIAN R1T safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.