Model year record

2025 Rivian R1S

11 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 94 owner complaints on file.

Rivian R1S, 2022–2026 generation
Pictured: the 2022–2026 generation. Oleg Yunakov, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V597000

Back over prevention: software

Component
Back over prevention: software
Manufacturer
Rivian Automotive, LLC
Vehicles affected
98,828
Reported to NHTSA
2026-09-16

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V508000

Exterior lighting: turn signal

Component
Exterior lighting: turn signal
Manufacturer
Rivian Automotive, LLC
Vehicles affected
3,829
Reported to NHTSA
2026-08-05
Owners notified
2026-09-28

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

Turn signals that do not function properly increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V009000

Seat belts: critical fasteners

Component
Seat belts: critical fasteners
Manufacturer
Rivian Automotive, LLC
Vehicles affected
869
Reported to NHTSA
2026-01-15
Owners notified
2026-03-02

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V003000

Suspension: critical fasteners

Component
Suspension: critical fasteners
Manufacturer
Rivian Automotive, LLC
Vehicles affected
19,641
Reported to NHTSA
2026-01-05
Owners notified
2026-02-17

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

The toe link joint may separate, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V585000

Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control: software

Component
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control: software
Manufacturer
Rivian Automotive, LLC
Vehicles affected
24,214
Reported to NHTSA
2025-09-08
Owners notified
2025-10-17

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Failure to detect another vehicle increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V537000

Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery

Component
Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
Manufacturer
Rivian Automotive, LLC
Vehicles affected
23
Reported to NHTSA
2025-08-21
Owners notified
2025-10-17

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V387000

Exterior lighting: turn signal

Component
Exterior lighting: turn signal
Manufacturer
Rivian Automotive, LLC
Vehicles affected
27,882
Reported to NHTSA
2025-06-11
Owners notified
2025-09-22

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V370000

Seat belts: front: anchorage

Component
Seat belts: front: anchorage
Manufacturer
Rivian Automotive, LLC
Vehicles affected
536
Reported to NHTSA
2025-06-03
Owners notified
2025-07-08

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V085000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights
Manufacturer
Rivian Automotive, LLC
Vehicles affected
17,260
Reported to NHTSA
2025-02-13
Owners notified
2025-09-22

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

Headlight failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V827000

Electrical system: software

Component
Electrical system: software
Manufacturer
Rivian Automotive, LLC
Vehicles affected
5,128
Reported to NHTSA
2024-11-01
Owners notified
2024-12-18

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V686000

Steering: steering control module

Component
Steering: steering control module
Manufacturer
Rivian Automotive, LLC
Vehicles affected
33
Reported to NHTSA
2024-09-13
Owners notified
2024-10-18

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Unknown or other15—
Electrical system9—
Exterior lighting910,000 mi
Vehicle speed control8—
Visibility/wiper7—
Service brakes624 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking5—
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control4—
Forward collision avoidance: warnings4—
Steering4—
Air bags3—
Engine3—
Power train3—
Fuel/propulsion system2—
Lane departure: assist2—
Structure: body2—
Suspension2—
Wheels2—
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera1—
Forward collision avoidance12,200 mi
Lane departure: warning1—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch: emergency mechanical release1—

The 2024 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 2026 model has 4 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

PE26004Rear Toe Link May Separate

Suspension: rear

Other Rivian R1S model years

All Rivian R1S recalls by year

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.