Rivian Reliability: Growing Pains Persist as the Brand Matures

As of mid-2026, Rivian builds compelling vehicles — but Consumer Reports still rates both the R1T and R1S below average for reliability. A federal suspension investigation, 17 combined recalls on 2025 models, and a thin service network mean the company has not yet made the transition from promising startup to mature automaker.

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