2027 Rivian R1T Safety Rating
Large pickups Β· Current IIHS listing Β· IIHS source checked 2026-10-21
The 2027 Rivian R1T is not yet ranked. Our required evidence is complete for 3 of 4 primary tests and 3 of 4 selected occupant-protection details. Missing results are shown as missing, never assumed.
Reported so far: Small overlap front Good; Moderate overlap front (updated test) Acceptable; Headlights Acceptable; Seat belt reminders Good; Latch ease of use Good.
Which build and equipment does this score describe?
Latest applicable build; standard AEB and lowest current-trim headlight rating. Headlights use the lowest rating among applicable current trims; this is a conservative equipment baseline, not a claim that every trim has identical results. Confirm the production date and equipment of the car you are buying.
Headlights: baseline Acceptable
- Acceptable β Trim level(s): All trims
Pedestrian crash prevention: baseline Good
- Good β standard Automatic Emergency Braking. Rating applies to all 2025-27 models
Vehicle-to-vehicle crash prevention 2.0: baseline Acceptable
- Acceptable β standard Automatic Emergency Braking. Rating applies to all 2026-27 models
Optional-system results are shown separately. Combining the best rating from different packages does not establish that one purchasable configuration earns them all. Check IIHS equipment details.
IIHS crash-test results
Detailed results by test (40 entries)
IIHS publishes these under the test they belong to, so the same label can appear more than once. Rear restraints and kinematics, rear head protection, structure and safety cage, and front restraints are the four that count toward the score (25%).
Small overlap front
Rating applies to 2025-27 models
Small overlap front
Rating applies to 2025-27 models
Moderate overlap front: updated test
Rating applies to 2025-27 models
Headlights
Β· Trim level(s): All trims
Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle 2.0
Rating applies to all 2026-27 models Β· standard Automatic Emergency Braking
Front crash prevention: pedestrian
Rating applies to all 2025-27 models Β· standard Automatic Emergency Braking
Seat belt reminders
Rating applies to 2025-27 models
Child seat anchors
Rating applies to 2022-27 models
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How the score is built
IIHS crash-test videos
No crash-test video was found on the saved IIHS page for this model year. Visit IIHS for the latest test details and any newly added videos.
Real-world context
| Measure | Result | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Class driver death rate | 31 per million registered vehicle-years | Large pickups as a class, adjusted for driver age and sex (Farmer, 2023); all vehicles average 38. Class context only. |
Compared with other large pickups
Closest-scoring current large pickups with complete IIHS records, plus the class leader. See every large pickup ranked β
| Vehicle | Class rank | IIHS award | Rear restraints | Starts at | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Tesla Cybertruck | #1 of 5 | TSP+ | $69,990 | 96.5 | |
| 2026 Toyota Tundra (Crew cab) | #2 of 5 | TSP | $41,260 | 92.6 | |
| 2027 Ram 1500 | #3 of 5 | β | $44,775 | 67.3 | |
| 2026 Ford F 150 (Crew cab) | #4 of 5 | β | $46,730 | 66.1 |
Other model years of the Rivian R1T
| Model year | Status | IIHS award | Primary tests reported | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Rivian R1T | Archived | β | 4/4 | 81.0 |
| 2025 Rivian R1T | Archived | TSP+ | 4/4 | 81.0 |
Each model year keeps its own record. Ratings from one year are never copied to another unless IIHS states the test applies.
Our analysis
The 2027 Rivian R1T belongs to the Large pickups class. This class has a driver death rate near the national average of 38 deaths per million registered vehicle-years. The class figure is adjusted for driver age and sex, which removes a large part of the selection effect in raw death rates. It is still a class average, not a measurement of this model.
The Rivian R1T has no IIHS Top Safety Pick award in the 2026 award cycle. That can mean a result below the award threshold in one test, or tests IIHS has not completed. Absence of an award is not evidence that the vehicle is unsafe.
Across the 5 IIHS rating categories reported, the Rivian R1T earned 3 Good ratings. Results below Good deserve attention, especially the updated frontal and side tests that IIHS toughened in 2022 and 2023. Our updated crash test analysis explains what changed.
This analysis is produced independently; we have no affiliation with Rivian or any manufacturer. Read the full methodology or learn more about us.
Safety recalls for the 2027 Rivian R1T
No recalls on record. The saved NHTSA lookup found no recall campaigns for this model year as of 2026-10-21. Check your VIN for subsequent campaigns and exact applicability.
Recall campaigns from the NHTSA recalls database, retrieved 2026-10-21. A recall applies to a range of build dates, not necessarily every car of this model year, so confirm against your own VIN. Recalls do not affect the safety score on this page.
Questions about the 2027 Rivian R1T
Is the 2027 Rivian R1T a safe car?
IIHS has published 3 of the 4 primary tests and 3 of the 4 occupant-protection details for the 2027 Rivian R1T. Available results are shown below. Only current models with all required results enter the ranking.
What is the 2027 Rivian R1T IIHS rating?
IIHS reports: small overlap front = Good; moderate overlap front: updated test = Acceptable; headlights = Acceptable; seat belt reminders = Good; latch ease of use = Good.
Is the 2027 Rivian R1T an IIHS Top Safety Pick?
No. The 2027 Rivian R1T does not hold an IIHS Top Safety Pick award for the 2027 model year, which can reflect a result below Good in a qualifying test or tests that IIHS has not yet completed.
How does the 2027 Rivian R1T compare with other large pickups?
The class leader is the 2027 Tesla Cybertruck at 96.5/100. The comparison table on this page lists the closest-scoring current large pickups with complete records.
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