2023 Rivian R1T (20 inch wheels)Fuel Economy & MPG Ratings

EV Standard Pickup Trucks 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
City
69
MPGe
Highway
60
MPGe
Combined
64
MPGe

EV Range & Charging

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Driving Range
289 mi
EPA estimated
Charge Time (240V)
13 hr
Level 2 · full charge
Energy Use (Comb)
52.4
City 49.0 / Hwy 56.5 kWh
Electric Motor
162, 162, 163, 163kW AC 3-Phase

EPA-estimated range of 289 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 13 hr for a full charge. Energy consumption: 52.4 kWh per 100 miles (combined).

Trim Comparison

Automatic (A1)
Electricity EV
City
69
Hwy
60
Comb
64
Fuel cost: $1,200/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,200

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$6,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 9/10
GHG Score: 10/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
0 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
0.1 barrels

Specifications

Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
Pickup Truck
GVWR
Class 2-3 (6,001–10,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Energy Use (Combined)
52.3772 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (City)
49.0149 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (Hwy)
56.4867 kWh / 100 mi

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
37
Owner Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History7

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems37 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 37 owner complaints for the 2023 Rivian R1T (20 inch wheels). Top reported issues include air bags, advanced safety (adas) and electrical system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Air Bags
14
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
7
Electrical System
5
Brakes
5
Power Train
3
Fuel System
3
Speed Control
3
Visibility / Wipers
2

2023 Rivian R1T (20 inch wheels) problems by category: Air Bags: 14 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 7 complaints, Electrical System: 5 complaints, Brakes: 5 complaints, Power Train: 3 complaints, Fuel System: 3 complaints, Speed Control: 3 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 2 complaints.

6
Crashes Reported
2
Fires Reported
0
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Advanced Safety (ADAS)Filed: 10/20/2025ODI#11694627
The vehicle’s Driver+ advanced driver assistance system (including Adaptive Cruise Control and Highway Assist) repeatedly failed during normal highway driving. The system would display “Driver Assista…
Power TrainFiled: 02/24/2025ODI#11644509
1. The powertrain, acceleration system, and defrost system failed. The vehicle unexpectedly entered Limited Performance Mode, but instead of allowing reduced acceleration as expected, it resulted in a…
Air BagsFiled: 09/21/2023ODI#11545749
The passenger airbag sensor is malfunctioning. When a passenger weighing 115 pounds is seated in the front passenger seat with the seatbelt connected, the vehicle disables the airbag. This has been do…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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