2025 Rivian Redundant R 1 T problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (1)
Safety recalls (2)
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.
Service bulletins (3)
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.
Fuel/Propulsion System 2024-08-31 · SOC Imbalance SMS Group C · Other
message sent as sms: to re-establish your vehicles true 100% state of charge please: • charge your vehicle to 100% soc to recalibrate maximum charge.
Fuel/Propulsion System 2024-08-31 · SOC Imbalance SMS Group B · Other
message sent as sms: to re-establish your vehicles true 100% state of charge please: • update to .27 sw • charge your vehicle to 100% soc to recalibrate maximum charge.
Fuel/Propulsion System 2024-08-31 · SOC Imbalance SMS Group A · Other
message sent as sms: to re-establish your vehicles true 100% state of charge please: • charge your vehicle +10% from current soc • update to .27 sw • charge your vehicle to 100% soc to recalibrate maximum charge.
What owners report
2025-02-25 · Air Bags“passenger airbag gets deactivated while there is an adult setting in the passenger seat.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.