Model year record

2025 RIVIAN R1T

7 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 30 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

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

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 are expected to be mailed September 29, 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: rear/other: retractor

Component
Seat belts: rear/other: retractor
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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Suspension6
Electrical system4
Power train4
Steering4
Unknown or other4
Exterior lighting2
Fuel/propulsion system2
Structure: body2800 mi
Structure: body: door2800 mi

The 2024 model has about 1.5 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

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.