The 2026 Rivian R1T has zero owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign on file with NHTSA. EPA records certify all-electric efficiency of 67 to 87 MPGe with an estimated driving range of 258–420 miles across 25 certified vehicle configurations. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.

Key Data Findings
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 0 reports
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 campaign
  • • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Efficiency: 67–87 MPGe (25 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
Electric Efficiency
67–87MPGe
258–420 mi EPA electric range across 25 variants
Reported Complaints
0
0 submitted complaints
Safety Recalls
1
1 official NHTSA recall
NCAP Safety Rating
Not rated by NHTSA

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2026 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 Quad Max (22in) 100% Electric Electric Motor 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 80 MPGe 71 MPGe 76 MPGe 374 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 Quad Max (22in UHP) 100% Electric Electric Motor 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 75 MPGe 67 MPGe 71 MPGe 338 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
R1T Quad Max (20in AT) 100% Electric Electric Motor 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 71 MPGe 63 MPGe 67 MPGe 325 mi $1,150 / 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 2026 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 2026 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 BEV AWD —
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2026 Rivian R1T models.
View complete 2026 Rivian R1T crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2026 Rivian R1T?

Summary of 0 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

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

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 2026 Rivian R1T problems & component breakdown (0 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2026 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.
View all 2026 Rivian R1T recalls & campaign history (1 campaigns) →
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.