Summary
The Rivian R1S has 16 recalls covering 2022 through 2025 model years, with the most serious being a high-voltage distribution box grounding fault on 2025 models that can cut drive power without warning, raising the risk of a crash.
The 2025 model year carries several additional concerns. The Hands-Free Highway Assist software can fail to recognize a vehicle ahead and not slow the R1S in time. Separately, low-beam headlights can fail to turn on in cold weather, and one or both front turn signals can fail to illuminate, both leaving other drivers without clear signals of the vehicle's presence or direction. A software issue tied to the "Car Costume" feature can also disable exterior lighting under certain conditions. There is also a recall on 2025 R1S models where the steering column control module may be missing cruise control markings, making it unclear how to activate or cancel cruise.
Spanning the full 2022-2025 production run, the front seatbelt D-ring anchor bolts may not have been properly installed on either or both front positions, meaning the belt may not hold an occupant in a crash. There is also a service-related issue on 2022-2025 vehicles: if toe link suspension work was performed before March 10, 2025, the joint may have been reassembled incorrectly and can separate, affecting steering geometry and potentially causing loss of control.
On 2022-2023 models, the curtain airbag fasteners on both sides of the cabin may be loose, meaning the bags may not deploy correctly in a side impact. Going back to 2022, the accelerator pedal sensor can fail to detect when the driver lifts off, preventing the auto-hold and park functions from engaging and allowing the vehicle to roll.
The 2023-2024 model years share a headlight aim defect where the beams point in a direction that does not adequately illuminate the road ahead. The 2024 model year has an additional compliance issue where the dashboard airbag warning label may be missing, leaving front-seat occupants without guidance on child restraint risks. On 2022-2023 R1S vehicles, the reverse lights may not be visible from certain angles, reducing awareness of the vehicle backing up.
