KnownCarProblems2025 Rivian R1S Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 55 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Rivian R1S, most often about the other or unspecified (27% of complaints). It is the 2nd most complained-about R1S model year since 2000 and has 11 recalls.
Most common 2025 Rivian R1S problems
Other or unspecified
15 complaints · 27%Lights
9 complaints · 16%The contact owns a 2025 Rivian R1S. The contact stated received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v085000 (exterior lighting). The local dealer was contacted; however, the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the parts not…
Driver assistance
9 complaints · 16%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, warnings, assist.
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. The vehicle then lurched to the left and…
Electrical
9 complaints · 16%Speed control
8 complaints · 14%Visibility and wipers
7 complaints · 13%Brakes
6 complaints · 11%Steering
4 complaints · 7%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2025 Rivian R1S recalls
Backup camera: software
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 defect summary
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."
Lights: turn signal
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 defect summary
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."
Seat belts: retractor
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 defect summary
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.
Suspension: critical fasteners
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 defect summary
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.
Driver assistance: software
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 defect summary
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.
Electrical: traction battery
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 defect summary
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.
Lights: turn signal
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 defect summary
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."
Seat belts: anchorage
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 defect summary
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.
Lights: headlights
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 defect summary
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."
Electrical: software
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 defect summary
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.
Steering: steering control module
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 defect summary
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."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Rear toe link may separate
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) has received two vehicle owner questionnaires (voqs) reporting left rear toe link separation in certain model year (my) 2023-2024 rivian r1s vehicles. Both voqs report component separation while driving, causing the vehicles to swerve across multiple lanes of traffic. One incident resulted in a collision with an adjacent vehicle and roadside barrier.â in both separations, the bolt that maintains the integrity of the toe link fractured. Evidence collected from the complaint vehicles included repair histories, onboard video, imagery of the damaged components, and a police accident report. The two vehicles with reported separation have different vehicle
Questions about the 2025 Rivian R1S
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Rivian R1S?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: other or unspecified (15 complaints); lights (9 complaints); driver assistance (9 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2025 Rivian R1S have?
- 11 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 16, 2026 (backup camera). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2025 a bad year for the Rivian R1S?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about R1S model year since 2000, with 55 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Rivian R1S years
- 2023
- 2025