RIVIAN R1T (2025) recall — Electrical System
Rivian is recalling 2025 R1T vehicles with a potential electrical issue that could cause loss of drive power and increase crash risk. Owners must contact Rivian for free repair or replacement of the high voltage battery pack.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Rivian is recalling certain 2025 R1T electric vehicles due to an electrical issue that could cause loss of drive power, increasing crash risk. Owners must get the vehicle inspected or have the high voltage battery pack replaced at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/82114-rivian-r1t-2025-recall-electrical-system-risk-of-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/82114-rivian-r1t-2025-recall-electrical-system-risk-of-crash · Updated September 23, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V537000
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“Rivian R1T (2025) Recall: Electrical System Risk of Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/82114-rivian-r1t-2025-recall-electrical-system-risk-of-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #25V537000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V537000).
Why it’s dangerous
An improperly grounded connection inside the High Voltage Distribution Box (HVDB) can cause a loss of drive power. This loss of power may lead to a crash if the vehicle is in motion.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2025 Rivian R1T vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the repair may face increased crash risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle has a 2025 model year and is a Rivian R1T. The recall was announced in October 2025 with owner notification letters mailed to affected owners.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Rivian Customer Service
Call 1-888-748-4261 to schedule a repair or replacement of the high voltage battery pack.
Get Vehicle Inspected
Rivian will inspect and repair the HVDB ground strap joint or replace the high voltage battery pack at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is my Rivian R1T being recalled?
An improperly grounded connection inside the High Voltage Distribution Box (HVDB) may cause a loss of drive power, increasing crash risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your vehicle is a 2025 Rivian R1T model. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2025.
What should I do if I own a recalled vehicle?
Contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261 to schedule a free repair or replacement of the high voltage battery pack.
Contact Rivian
We’ve drafted a message you can send Rivian to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V537000 — Rivian Rivian Hello, I own a Rivian that is covered by recall 25V537000 from Rivian. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #25V537000 (August 21, 2025)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 23, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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