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Rivian R1S extended warranty value

A model-level view of repair exposure and submitted NHTSA records, followed by separate pages for every model year in the database.

4model years
143submitted complaints
36recall campaigns
ElectricEPA powertrain choices
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Model-level reading

What changes the warranty calculation

Our model-level view joins 4 years of Rivian R1S records. Together they contain 143 submitted complaints, while the median annual count is 34.

2023 supplies the file's high point at 70 complaints. Treat that as a pointer to the year page, not proof that owners face a known percentage risk.

EV traction battery replacement sets the upper parts midpoint for this powertrain at $13,000. Before buying protection, find the component in the contract and check when the manufacturer stops paying.

EPA configuration facts

The versions hiding behind one model name

FuelEconomy.gov lists 57 matched Rivian R1S configurations across the model years shown here. Trim, engine and drive layout can change which repairs belong in a warranty comparison.

Vehicle classStandard SUV
Fuel choicesElectric
Drive layoutsAll-wheel drive and Four-wheel drive
Engine rangeNo combustion engine
EPA efficiency range63 to 85 MPGe; 255 to 410 miles electric range
Transmission typesAutomatic

These are ranges across EPA configurations, not the specification of every trim. The VIN and original window sticker settle the exact equipment. Source: FuelEconomy.gov vehicle data, dataset updated 2026-06-16.

Repair exposure

Large repair scenarios for this powertrain

Parts benchmarks and Dallas independent labor provide one consistent comparison across models.

RepairEstimated range
EV traction battery replacement$7,992 to $29,272
EV drive unit replacement$3,744 to $17,204
EV onboard charger replacement$1,496 to $8,136
EV thermal management repair$872 to $6,136
Steering rack replacement$2,164 to $2,584
Strut and control arm repair$946 to $4,495
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