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The 2025 Rivian R1T is associated with 10 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 7 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Electrical System, accounting for 2 reports (20% of total complaints). EPA records certify all-electric efficiency of 68 to 87 MPGe with an estimated driving range of 258–420 miles across 22 certified vehicle configurations. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 10 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 7 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Electrical System (2 / 20%)
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Certified Range: 68 MPGe across 22 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2025 Rivian R1T?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
R1T Dual Max (22in) 100% Electric Electric Motor Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 93 MPGe 80 MPGe 87 MPGe 420 mi $850 / yr
R1T Performance Dual Max (22in) 100% Electric Electric Motor Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 93 MPGe 80 MPGe 87 MPGe 420 mi $850 / yr
R1T Dual Large (22in) 100% Electric Electric Motor 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 94 MPGe 77 MPGe 85 MPGe 329 mi $900 / yr
R1T Performance Dual Large (22in) 100% Electric Electric Motor 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 94 MPGe 77 MPGe 85 MPGe 329 mi $900 / yr
R1T Dual Standard (22in) 100% Electric Electric Motor Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 92 MPGe 77 MPGe 85 MPGe 270 mi $900 / yr
R1T Dual Large Plus (22in) 100% Electric Electric Motor 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 89 MPGe 75 MPGe 82 MPGe 330 mi $900 / yr
R1T Performance Dual Large Plus (22in) 100% Electric Electric Motor 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 89 MPGe 75 MPGe 82 MPGe 330 mi $900 / yr
R1T Dual Max (20in) 100% Electric Electric Motor Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 86 MPGe 74 MPGe 80 MPGe 380 mi $950 / yr
R1T Performance Dual Max (20in) 100% Electric Electric Motor Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 86 MPGe 74 MPGe 80 MPGe 380 mi $950 / yr
R1T Dual Standard (20in) 100% Electric Electric Motor Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 85 MPGe 72 MPGe 79 MPGe 258 mi $950 / yr
R1T Dual Large (20in) 100% Electric Electric Motor 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 85 MPGe 72 MPGe 79 MPGe 300 mi $950 / yr
R1T Performance Dual Large (20in) 100% Electric Electric Motor 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 85 MPGe 72 MPGe 79 MPGe 300 mi $950 / yr
R1T Dual Large Plus (20in) 100% Electric Electric Motor 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 85 MPGe 72 MPGe 78 MPGe 317 mi $950 / yr
R1T Performance Dual Large Plus (20in) 100% Electric Electric Motor 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 85 MPGe 72 MPGe 78 MPGe 317 mi $950 / yr
R1T All-Terrain Dual Max (20in) 100% Electric Electric Motor Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 82 MPGe 73 MPGe 78 MPGe 370 mi $950 / yr
R1T All-Terrain Performance Dual Max (20in) 100% Electric Electric Motor Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 82 MPGe 73 MPGe 78 MPGe 370 mi $950 / yr
R1T All-Terrain Dual Large (20in) 100% Electric Electric Motor 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 82 MPGe 70 MPGe 76 MPGe 289 mi $1,000 / yr
R1T All-Terrain Performance Dual Large (20in) 100% Electric Electric Motor 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 82 MPGe 70 MPGe 76 MPGe 289 mi $1,000 / yr
R1T Tri Max (22in) 100% Electric Electric Motor 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 81 MPGe 70 MPGe 76 MPGe 371 mi $1,000 / yr
R1T All-Terrain Dual Large Plus (20in) 100% Electric Electric Motor 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 76 MPGe 67 MPGe 72 MPGe 292 mi $1,050 / yr
R1T All-Terrain Performance Dual Large Plus (20in) 100% Electric Electric Motor 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 76 MPGe 67 MPGe 72 MPGe 292 mi $1,050 / yr
R1T All-Terrain Tri Max (20in) 100% Electric Electric Motor 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 72 MPGe 63 MPGe 68 MPGe 329 mi $1,100 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
Electric Range & Charging: The 2025 Rivian R1T provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 420 miles on a single battery charge.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2025 Rivian R1T?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
PU/CC AWD —
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2025 Rivian R1T models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2025 Rivian R1T?

Summary of 10 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
10
Crash Reports
0
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Electrical System 2 complaints
STEERING,SUSPENSION 2 complaints
Air Bags 1 complaint
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 1 complaint
POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 1 complaint

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2025 Rivian R1T problems & component breakdown (8 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2025 Rivian R1T?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #26V508000 Active Recall
Affected Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

Defect Summary: Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025-2026 R1S and R1T vehicles. 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 Associated Equipment."

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Rivian will inspect and replace the front turn signals as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 29, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1833. This is an expansion of Recall 25V387. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 31, 2026.
NHTSA Campaign #26V009000 Active Recall
Affected Component: SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Rivian will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 2, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1795.
NHTSA Campaign #26V003000 Active Recall
Affected Component: SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Defect Summary: Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1S and R1T vehicles that previously had service performed. The toe link may have been reassembled incorrectly during service procedures performed before March 10, 2025.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Rivian will replace the rear toe link bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1794. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 24, 2026.
View all 2025 Rivian R1T recalls & campaign history (7 campaigns) →
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2025 Rivian R1T

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2025 Rivian R1T

How many safety recalls does the 2025 Rivian R1T have?

The 2025 Rivian R1T is associated with 7 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

View all 7 recall campaigns & remedy details →
Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2025 Rivian R1T?

NHTSA records list 10 consumer defect complaints for the 2025 Rivian R1T. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Electrical System, appearing in 2 filings (20% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Is there an official NHTSA crash safety rating for the 2025 Rivian R1T?

An official NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test rating is not available for the 2025 Rivian R1T in AutoUtility's current federal dataset.

NHTSA publishes crash safety evaluations for a selected sample of passenger vehicles each model year. Consult NHTSA.gov for active safety equipment records and vehicle safety bulletins.

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Source: NHTSA NCAP Registry

What is the electric driving range of the 2025 Rivian R1T?

The all-electric 2025 Rivian R1T is EPA-certified for an estimated driving range of 258 to 420 miles per full charge across certified configurations.

Official EPA combined efficiency ratings reach up to 87 MPGe based on standardized dynamometer laboratory testing.

View EPA range, MPGe and energy cost metrics →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.