Model year 2027 · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2027 Rivian R1S: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2027 Rivian R1S at 67–85 MPGe combined with 289–410 miles of EPA-rated range across 12 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 0 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined MPGe

67–85

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Rivian dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2027 Rivian R1S recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2027 Rivian R1S, newest first.

Back over prevention: Software

NHTSA 26V597000 Reported Sep 16, 2026
Filed by
Rivian Automotive, LLC (manufacturer recall no. FSAM-1866)
Units affected
98,828 (estimate)
Problem
Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2027 R1S, 2022-2026 R1T, and 2027 R2 vehicles. 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.
Remedy
Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 9, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1866. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 9, 2026.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2027 Rivian R1S fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2027 Rivian R1S EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombElectric rangeFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
R1S Performance (20in AT)Electric (201 and 233 kW ACPM)Single-speed4-Wheel DriveElectricity72/63/68 MPGe329 mi
49.8 kWh/100 mi
$1,1000
R1S Performance (20in)Electric (201 and 233 kW ACPM)Single-speed4-Wheel DriveElectricity77/66/72 MPGe348 mi
47 kWh/100 mi
$1,0500
R1S Performance (22in)Electric (201 and 233 kW ACPM)Single-speed4-Wheel DriveElectricity81/70/76 MPGe371 mi
44.6 kWh/100 mi
$1,0000
R1S Premium (20in AT)Electric (264 kW ACPM)Single-speed4-Wheel DriveElectricity82/70/76 MPGe289 mi
44.4 kWh/100 mi
$1,0000
R1S Premium (20in)Electric (264 kW ACPM)Single-speed4-Wheel DriveElectricity85/72/79 MPGe300 mi
42.9 kWh/100 mi
$9500
R1S Premium (22in)Electric (264 kW ACPM)Single-speed4-Wheel DriveElectricity94/77/85 MPGe329 mi
39.5 kWh/100 mi
$9000
R1S Premium Long Range (20in AT)Electric (264 kW ACPM)Single-speedPart-time 4-Wheel DriveElectricity82/73/78 MPGe370 mi
43.2 kWh/100 mi
$9500
R1S Premium Long Range (20in)Electric (264 kW ACPM)Single-speedPart-time 4-Wheel DriveElectricity86/74/80 MPGe380 mi
42 kWh/100 mi
$9500
R1S Premium Long Range (22in)Electric (264 kW ACPM)Single-speedPart-time 4-Wheel DriveElectricity91/77/84 MPGe410 mi
39.9 kWh/100 mi
$9000
R1S Quad (20in AT)Electric (201 kW ACPM)Single-speed4-Wheel DriveElectricity71/63/67 MPGe325 mi
50.1 kWh/100 mi
$1,1500
R1S Quad (22in UHP)Electric (201 kW ACPM)Single-speed4-Wheel DriveElectricity75/67/71 MPGe338 mi
47.3 kWh/100 mi
$1,0500
R1S Quad (22in)Electric (201 kW ACPM)Single-speed4-Wheel DriveElectricity80/71/76 MPGe374 mi
44.4 kWh/100 mi
$1,0000

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2027 Rivian R1S crash-test ratings

We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2027 Rivian R1S (checked Oct 26, 2026). NHTSA does not test every model every year; see nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2027 Rivian R1S owner complaints

NHTSA's complaint files list no owner complaints for the 2027 Rivian R1S received since January 1, 2015.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Rivian R1S model years

Rivian R1S by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2026 R1S67–85 MPGe314—
2025 R1S68–85 MPGe1155—
2024 R1S63–82 MPGe717—
2023 R1S63–78 MPGe1076—
2022 R1S69 MPGe136—

All Rivian R1S years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2027 Rivian models

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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