Every 2025 Rivian R1S recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 26V597000
Sep 16, 2026Back Over Prevention:Software
- Problem
- 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.
Full recall details for 26V597000 →Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 26V508000
Aug 6, 2026Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
- Problem
- 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.
Full recall details for 26V508000 →Seat Belts · NHTSA 26V009000
Jan 15, 2026Seat Belts:Critical Fasteners
- Problem
- 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.
Full recall details for 26V009000 →Suspension · NHTSA 26V003000
Jan 5, 2026Suspension:Critical Fasteners
- Problem
- 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.
Full recall details for 26V003000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 25V585000
Sep 8, 2025Electrical System:Adas:Autonomous/Self Driving:Software
- Problem
- 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.
Full recall details for 25V585000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 25V537000
Aug 21, 2025Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery
- Problem
- 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.
Full recall details for 25V537000 →Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 25V387000
Jun 11, 2025Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
- Problem
- 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.
Full recall details for 25V387000 →Seat Belts · NHTSA 25V370000
Jun 3, 2025Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
- Problem
- 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.
Full recall details for 25V370000 →Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 25V085000
Feb 13, 2025Exterior Lighting:Headlights
- Problem
- 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.
Full recall details for 25V085000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 24V827000
Nov 1, 2024Electrical System:SoftwareOver-the-air fix
- Problem
- 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.
Full recall details for 24V827000 →Vehicle Speed Control · NHTSA 24V686000
Sep 13, 2024Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
- Problem
- 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.
Full recall details for 24V686000 →
2025 Rivian R1S complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 54 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Rivian R1S, reporting 5 crashes, 1 fires, 4 injuries. Rivian has issued at least 27 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Forward Collision Avoidance14
- Unknown Or Other14
- Exterior Lighting9
- Electrical System8
- Vehicle Speed Control8
- Service Brakes6
Service bulletins by component
- Fuel/Propulsion System (10)
- Electrical System (9)
- Unknown Or Other (5)
- Power Train (2)
- Engine (1)
Read Rivian R1S owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2025 Rivian R1S
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Rivian R1S. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Fire
“On November 27th the accelerator on my Rivian became stuck causing the car to accelerate quickly and preventing me from immediately stopping the car. There was a message stating that the regenerative braking system was not available and the accelerator pedal was stuck in the down position.”
2025 RIVIAN R1SDec 26, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11707116
Injury reportedCrash
“The contact owned a 2025 Rivian R1S. The contact stated that while driving 24 MPH, the other vehicle switched lanes in front of the contact's vehicle. The other driver had a learner's permit.”
2025 RIVIAN R1SOct 16, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11693883
Injury reported
“door mechanisms do not disengage if something becomes trapped between the handle and the door when auto-locking. Hands and fingers can become pinched or trapped, posing a risk of injury, particularly to children.”
2025 RIVIAN R1SSep 3, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11684790
Crash
“The contact owns a 2025 Rivian R1S. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse out of a driveway with the brake pedal still engaged, the vehicle lurched forward, crashing into the vehicle that was parked in front of her, with the entire front end of the vehicle.”
2025 RIVIAN R1SJul 30, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11677227
Crash
“While my wife was driving our 2025 Rivian R1S (approx. 13,500 miles), the vehicle was at a complete stop when it began to slowly roll forward on its own, followed by a sudden surge of acceleration, despite no input on the accelerator.”
2025 RIVIAN R1SJul 24, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11675876
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