2025 Rivian R1s problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (8) · Visibility/Wiper (7) · Exterior Lighting (6)
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Safety recalls (11)
Back Over Prevention:software 2026-09-16 · campaign 26V597000 · 98,828 vehicles
Defect: Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2027 R1S, 2022-2026 R1T, and 2027 R2 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be obstructed by a notification when in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 9, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1866. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 9, 2026.
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal 2026-08-05 · campaign 26V508000 · 3,829 vehicles
Defect: Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025-2026 R1S and R1T vehicles. One or both front turn signals may fail to illuminate and flash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Turn signals that do not function properly increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Rivian will inspect and replace the front turn signals as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1833. This is an expansion of Recall 25V387. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 31, 2026.
Seat Belts:rear/Other:retractor 2026-01-15 · campaign 26V009000 · 869 vehicles
Defect: Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1T and 2022-2026 R1S vehicles. The bolts that secure the second-row driver and passenger side seat belt retractor assemblies may be improperly tightened.
Risk: An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Rivian will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 2, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1795.
Suspension:critical Fasteners 2026-01-05 · campaign 26V003000 · 19,641 vehicles
Defect: Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1S and R1T vehicles that previously had service performed. The toe link may have been reassembled incorrectly during service procedures performed before March 10, 2025.
Risk: The toe link joint may separate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Rivian will replace the rear toe link bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1794. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 24, 2026.
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control:software 2025-09-08 · campaign 25V585000 · 24,214 vehicles
Defect: Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles operating a software version prior to 2025.18.30. The Hands-Free Highway Assist (HWA) software may fail to correctly identify a lead vehicle.
Risk: Failure to detect another vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2025. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1744.
Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery 2025-08-21 · campaign 25V537000 · 23 vehicles
Defect: Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles. An improperly grounded connection inside the High Voltage Distribution Box (HVDB) may cause a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Rivian will inspect and repair the HVDB ground strap joint or replace the high voltage battery pack as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2025. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1723.
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal 2025-06-11 · campaign 25V387000 · 27,882 vehicles
Defect: Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles. One or both front turn signals may fail to illuminate and flash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Turn signals that do not function properly, failing to indicate the driver's intention to change direction, increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Rivian will inspect and replace the front turn signals as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2025. Owners will receive a second notice once the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1693.
Seat Belts:front:anchorage 2025-06-03 · campaign 25V370000 · 536 vehicles
Defect: Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1T and R1S vehicles. The D-ring bolts for one or both front seat belt anchorage assemblies may not have been properly installed.
Risk: An improperly secured seat belt may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Rivian will inspect and properly secure the seat belt anchorage assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2025. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1681.
Exterior Lighting:headlights 2025-02-13 · campaign 25V085000 · 17,260 vehicles
Defect: Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles. The headlight low beams may fail to illuminate when starting the vehicle in cold weather. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Headlight failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Rivian will replace the headlight control modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2025. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1612.
Electrical System:software 2024-11-01 · campaign 24V827000 · 5,128 vehicles
Defect: Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1T and R1S vehicles. Software version 2024.39.30 may prevent certain exterior lights from turning on when the Car Costume feature is activated.
Risk: Deactivated exterior lighting reduces the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1552.
Steering:steering Control Module 2024-09-13 · campaign 24V686000 · 33 vehicles
Defect: Rivian Automotive, LLC. (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1S vehicles. The steering column control module (SCCM) may be missing cruise control markings. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Risk: The driver may not know how to activate or deactivate the cruise control without the proper markings, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Rivian will inspect and replace the SCCMs as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 18, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4264. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1532.
Service bulletins (27)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-07 · RCA-78-26-004-1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2025-2026 r1t and r1s vehicles that may be susceptible to windshield washer fluid leaking from the front fascia camera washer nozzle. the customer may notice washer fluid leaking and/or repeated low washer fluid warnings. rivi
Electrical System 2026-08-06 · RCA-78-26-001-1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2025 vehicles that may have a loose or cross-threaded ground nut inside the instrument panel. affected vehicles may not be able to turn on, may not be able to shift into drive or reverse, and may display multiple fault indicat
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-24 · RSB-93-26-002-1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
rivian is launching a technical service bulletin for some model year 2022-2026 r1t and r1s vehicles that might have an audible rattle originating from the b-pillar area when driving on rough road surfaces. upon customer complaint, rivian will apply anti-rattle tape near both 1st row seat belt retrac
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-17 · RSB-56-002-1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
rivian is launching a technical service bulletin for some model year 2025-2026 r1t and r1s vehicles that were manufactured with exterior door handles that, under some conditions, could squeak when the handles present or retract. the ability to open the door and enter or exit the vehicle is not affec
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-17 · RSB-93-26-001-1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
rivian is launching a technical service bulletin for some model year 2022-2026 r1t and r1s vehicles that may be prone to noise and/or vibration from the door areas, particularly buzzing and rattling sounds. this results in a perceived quality issue. upon customer complaint of noise from any door tri
Engine 2026-03-12 · RCA-26-26-001-1 · Service Campaign
rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2025 r1t and r1s vehicles that are susceptible to water contaminating the refrigerant system. water contamination may cause premature failure of some refrigerant system components or, in some cases, cause a loss of hv isolatio
Showing the 6 most recent of 27 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-13 · Visibility/Wiper“i am submitting this formal safety complaint regarding a dangerous and unacceptable condition affecting my rivian. rivian's new ghostbusters halloween promotion, developed in partnership with sony pictures, repeatedly takes over a substantial portion of my vehicle's central touchscreen. more seriously, when i shift the vehicle into reverse, the a…”
2026-09-22 · Vehicle Speed Control“on september 20, 2026 at approximately 10:29 a.m. cdt, while traveling on interstate 30 between greenville and royse city, texas, my 2025 rivian r1s gen 2 experienced sustained unintended acceleration in an active construction zone with concrete barriers and no immediate safe exit. i applied very heavy, sustained braking to counter the acceleration…”
2026-09-10 · Visibility/Wiper“safety defect involving exterior rearview mirrors on rivian r1s i am reporting a recurring and worsening safety issue involving the exterior rearview mirrors on my rivian r1s gen 2. both side mirrors repeatedly lose their saved positions without driver input. more concerningly, on multiple occasions the mirrors have changed position while the vehic…”
2026-09-09 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings · 💥 crash“onxxx, at approximately 5:00 pm ct, my 2025 rivian r1s was involved in a low-speed rear-end collision at the intersection of [xxx] and the [xxx]. i was merging onto the service road (posted speed approx. 55 mph) behind another vehicle that began its merge through a stop sign, then stopped suddenly. i was moving forward at approximately 5-10 mph whi…”
2026-06-10 · Unknown Or Other“rivian identified the recalls on our car model and are failing to get the vehicle to repair them since we are unable to get to the dealership. …”
2026-05-31 · Lane Departure: Warning“vehicles autonomous driving has failed several times. the system changes from autonomous driving to adaptive cruise control without giving the normal alerts for the driver to take the wheel, giving me or my spouse no time to properly react. this system failing resulted in the vehicle going into a ditch. the autonomous driving automatically switche…”
2026-05-02 · Wheels“i purchased a 2025 rivian r1s adventure (vin: [xxx] ) new from rivian. since the first week of ownership, the vehicle has exhibited persistent pulling, drifting, and handling instability requiring constant steering correction. i have brought the vehicle to rivian tampa for five service visits over five months. the defect has never been resolved. wh…”
2026-04-30 · Visibility/Wiper“this complaint is associated with complaint #11717398. my 3rd windshield has cracked after a tiny 1/8" impact point. the result was spidering all the way around the middle sensor housing area and propagating 6" down. it also spidered to the top of the windshield. this tiny impact shouldn't have caused a huge spidering effect. whether from incorrect…”
2026-04-02 · Fuel/Propulsion System“while driving on a highway, the vehicle displayed an emergency malfunction alert indicating the system was shutting down, followed by a sudden loss of propulsion. i was traveling with my children in the vehicle and had to immediately maneuver off the roadway under unsafe conditions. we were nearly struck by other vehicles while exiting. law enforce…”
2026-03-26 · Unknown Or Other“hazard lights are inoperable this will be the second time going in for repair but 4th time it has occured. it also makes sos inoperable and the roof lights. this is a safety concern that has not caused an accident but is a big issue since hazard lights are used when accident or emergencies occur and they are inoperable and this has been a frequent …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.