Rivian R1S vs Audi S4
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Rivian R1S | Audi S4 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 290 | 722 |
| Model years covered | 2022–2026 | 1992–2022 |
| Worst model year | 2023 | 2001 |
| Best model year | 2022 | 1993 |
| Crashes reported | 59 | 23 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 8 |
| Injuries reported | 19 | 10 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 27.9% | 5.7% |
Rivian R1S by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
47
16.2%
Airbags
37
12.8%
Other & Unspecified
34
11.7%
Electrical System
29
10.0%
Seats
17
5.9%
Suspension
15
5.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
15
5.2%
Brakes
14
4.8%
Audi S4 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
150
20.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
105
14.5%
Brakes
82
11.4%
Engine & Cooling
72
10.0%
Lights
66
9.1%
Tires
51
7.1%
Steering
37
5.1%
Airbags
33
4.6%