2022 – 2024 · 1 body style available
1st Gen
The three-row electric SUV on the R1T platform. Rare, capable, and it has held value better than the truck.
Rivian R1S (Gen 1) Buyer's Guide
The first-generation Rivian R1S (2022-2024) is the three-row SUV built on the same platform as the R1T pickup, sharing its motors, battery packs, air suspension, and electronics but trading the bed and gear tunnel for seven seats and an enclosed cargo area.
2025 – present · 1 body style available
2nd Gen
The 2025 rebuild applied to the three-row SUV. Better range, quieter, and far simpler electrically than gen 1.
Rivian R1S (Gen 2) Buyer's Guide
The second-generation R1S arrived for 2025 alongside the rebuilt R1T and shares all of its underlying changes. Rivian cut the electronic architecture from roughly 17 control units to about 7, removed around 1.6 miles of wiring, moved Dual-Motor cars to drive
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Frequently asked questions
What generations of the Rivian R1S are there?
1st Gen (2022 to 2024); 2nd Gen (2025 to present).
What are the common problems with the Rivian R1S?
Documented problems include Front Upper Control Arm Fastener (Recall), 12V Battery Drain and Failure to Wake, Air Suspension Compressor Failure. Which ones apply depends on the generation, so open the year you are considering for its recalls, complaints and a full breakdown.
Should I get a pre-purchase inspection on a used Rivian R1S?
Yes. A Squeezed guide is the triage before the inspection: it shows what to check and what to ask the seller, so you know which listings are worth a mechanic's time.