Rivian R1S vs Porsche Cayenne
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 | Porsche Cayenne |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 290 | 712 |
| Model years covered | 2022–2026 | 2003–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2023 | 2014 |
| Best model year | 2022 | 2021 |
| Crashes reported | 59 | 24 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 10 |
| Injuries reported | 19 | 16 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 27.9% | 7.3% |
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%
Porsche Cayenne by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
116
16.3%
Other & Unspecified
90
12.6%
Engine & Cooling
89
12.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
84
11.8%
Electrical System
79
11.1%
Airbags
64
9.0%
Lights
35
4.9%