2025 Rivian R1s recalls & complaints

1. Vehicle Speed Control

What's wrong, in plain English: A vehicle part that may fail. 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."

What could happen: The driver may not know how to activate or deactivate the cruise control without the proper markings, increasing the risk of a crash.

The 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.

What to do

1. Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2025 R1S.
2. Book a repair at any authorized Rivian dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 24V686000 (manufacturer code FSAM-1532).
3. The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
4. Manufacturer hotline: 1-888-748-4264.
5. Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.

2. Electrical system — software update

What's wrong, in plain English: Wiring, modules, batteries. Short circuits can cause stalls or fires. Software version 2024.39.30 may prevent certain exterior lights from turning on when the Car Costume feature is activated.

What could happen: Deactivated exterior lighting reduces the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

The 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.

What to do

1. Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2025 R1S.
2. This recall may be fixed by an over-the-air software update. Check the car's screen or app before booking a dealer visit.
3. The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
4. Manufacturer hotline: 1-888-748-4261.
5. Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.

3. Lights

What's wrong, in plain English: Headlights, tail lights or turn signals may not work, making the car hard to see. 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."

What could happen: Headlight failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

The 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.

What to do

1. Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2025 R1S.
2. Book a repair at any authorized Rivian dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 25V085000 (manufacturer code FSAM-1612).
3. The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
4. Manufacturer hotline: 1-888-748-4261.
5. Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.

4. Seat belts

What's wrong, in plain English: Seat belts may not hold you in a crash. The D-ring bolts for one or both front seat belt anchorage assemblies may not have been properly installed.

What could happen: An improperly secured seat belt may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

The 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.

What to do

1. Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2025 R1S.
2. Book a repair at any authorized Rivian dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 25V370000 (manufacturer code FSAM-1681).
3. The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
4. Manufacturer hotline: 1-888-748-4261.
5. Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.

5. Lights

What's wrong, in plain English: Headlights, tail lights or turn signals may not work, making the car hard to see. 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."

What could happen: Turn signals that do not function properly, failing to indicate the driver's intention to change direction, increase the risk of a crash.

The 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-16…

What to do

1. Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2025 R1S.
2. Book a repair at any authorized Rivian dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 25V387000 (manufacturer code FSAM-1693).
3. The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
4. Manufacturer hotline: 1-888-748-4261.
5. Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.

6. Electrical system

What's wrong, in plain English: Wiring, modules, batteries. Short circuits can cause stalls or fires. An improperly grounded connection inside the High Voltage Distribution Box (HVDB) may cause a loss of drive power.

What could happen: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

The 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.

What to do

1. Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2025 R1S.
2. Book a repair at any authorized Rivian dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 25V537000 (manufacturer code FSAM-1723).
3. The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
4. Manufacturer hotline: 1-888-748-4261.
5. Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.

7. Electrical system

What's wrong, in plain English: Wiring, modules, batteries. Short circuits can cause stalls or fires. 18.30. The Hands-Free Highway Assist (HWA) software may fail to correctly identify a lead vehicle.

What could happen: Failure to detect another vehicle increases the risk of a crash.

The 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.

What to do

1. Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2025 R1S.
2. Book a repair at any authorized Rivian dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 25V585000 (manufacturer code FSAM-1744).
3. The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
4. Manufacturer hotline: 1-888-748-4261.
5. Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.

8. Suspension

What's wrong, in plain English: Parts can break and cause loss of control. The toe link may have been reassembled incorrectly during service procedures performed before March 10, 2025.

What could happen: The toe link joint may separate, increasing the risk of a crash.

The 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.go…

What to do

1. Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2025 R1S.
2. Book a repair at any authorized Rivian dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 26V003000 (manufacturer code FSAM-1794).
3. The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
4. Manufacturer hotline: 1-888-748-4261.
5. Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.

9. Seat belts

What's wrong, in plain English: Seat belts may not hold you in a crash. The bolts that secure the second-row driver and passenger side seat belt retractor assemblies may be improperly tightened.

What could happen: An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

The 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.

What to do

1. Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2025 R1S.
2. Book a repair at any authorized Rivian dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 26V009000 (manufacturer code FSAM-1795).
3. The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
4. Manufacturer hotline: 1-888-748-4261.
5. Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.

10. Lights

What's wrong, in plain English: Headlights, tail lights or turn signals may not work, making the car hard to see. 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."

What could happen: Turn signals that do not function properly increase the risk of a crash.

The 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 Numbe…

What to do

1. Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2025 R1S.
2. Book a repair at any authorized Rivian dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 26V508000 (manufacturer code FSAM-1833).
3. The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
4. Manufacturer hotline: 1-888-748-4261.
5. Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.

11. Backup camera

What's wrong, in plain English: The rear camera may not show an image when reversing. 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."

What could happen: An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The 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 wil…

What to do

1. Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2025 R1S.
2. Book a repair at any authorized Rivian dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 26V597000 (manufacturer code FSAM-1866).
3. The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
4. Manufacturer hotline: 1-888-748-4261.
5. Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Most complained-about parts: Unknown Or Other (15), Electrical system (9), Forward Collision Avoidance (9), Lights (9), Vehicle Speed Control (8).

Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.