NHTSA (USA)High Risk
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts securing the second-row driver and passenger seat belt retractor assemblies may not be properly tightened, which could affect seat belt function.
This page covers 12 recalls and 49 owner complaints for the 2025 Rivian R1s.
Complaints filed for the 2025 Rivian R1S spread across several systems, with exterior lighting and forward collision avoidance each drawing the most reports. On the lighting side, owners describe hazard lights failing to activate, sometimes repeatedly on the same vehicle, along with roof lights and emergency signaling becoming inoperative. Forward collision avoidance complaints center on the system behaving unexpectedly or alerting incorrectly while driving. Visibility and wiper complaints include windshields that crack disproportionately from minor road debris impacts, with the damage spreading well beyond the initial contact point, often near the sensor housing area. A smaller cluster of owners reports electrical glitches, rear-view cameras going dark, windows not closing fully, and water intrusion after a car wash. A few isolated reports describe sudden loss of propulsion accompanied by a malfunction alert while at highway speeds.
49
Total Complaints
4
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2025 Rivian R1S has 12 recalls, the most serious involving a faulty connection inside the high-voltage distribution box that can cut drive power without warning, raising the risk of a crash.
Seatbelt hardware appears across two recalls: the mounting bolts for second-row seatbelt retractors may be undertightened, and the D-ring anchor bolts for one or both front seatbelts may not be properly installed, meaning either can fail to hold an occupant in a crash. On the suspension side, vehicles that had prior service work may have a toe link that was incorrectly reassembled and can separate, causing a sudden loss of directional control. The Hands-Free Highway Assist system on certain vehicles running older software may fail to detect a lead vehicle, which can result in a forward collision.
Several recalls cluster around exterior lighting. Headlights may fail to turn on in cold weather, front turn signals may not illuminate or flash, and a software feature called Car Costume can disable various exterior lights when activated, making the vehicle harder for others to see. There is also a compliance recall covering the steering column control module on certain R1S vehicles, where missing cruise control markings may leave the driver unsure how to operate the feature.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts securing the second-row driver and passenger seat belt retractor assemblies may not be properly tightened, which could affect seat belt function.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
What the fix does
Rivian will inspect the bolts and tighten them as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear toe link may have been reassembled incorrectly during previous service work, affecting wheel alignment.
What the fix does
Rivian will replace the rear toe link bolts at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Hands-Free Highway Assist software in affected vehicles may fail to correctly identify a lead vehicle, creating a potential safety issue.
What the fix does
Rivian released a free over-the-air software update to fix the identification problem. Update your vehicle wirelessly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A ground connection inside the High Voltage Distribution Box may not be properly secured, potentially causing loss of drive power.
What the fix does
Rivian will inspect and repair the ground strap connection or replace the high voltage battery pack as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
One or both front turn signals may fail to illuminate and flash, preventing the vehicle from signaling turns properly.
What the fix does
Rivian will inspect and replace the front turn signals as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front turn signal lamps may not have been manufactured correctly, causing one or both front turn signals to malfunction and fail to meet Canadian safety requirements.
What the fix does
Rivian will email you with instructions to visit a service center, where technicians will inspect and replace the front turn signal lamps if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The D-ring bolts that attach one or both front seat belt anchorages may not have been installed correctly, potentially affecting seat belt security.
What the fix does
Rivian will inspect and properly secure the seat belt anchorage assemblies at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The headlamps may not have been manufactured correctly, which could prevent them from turning on under certain conditions and cause your vehicle to fail Canadian lighting regulations.
What the fix does
Rivian will email you instructions to visit a Rivian service center, where technicians will replace the headlamp control module.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The headlight low beams may not turn on when you start your 2025 R1S or R1T in cold weather, failing to meet federal lighting standards.
What the fix does
Rivian will replace the headlight control modules at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software feature called 'car costume' can cause exterior lights to malfunction under certain conditions.
What the fix does
An over-the-air software update disables the feature and fixes the light issue. Check your software version is 2024.39.31 or later.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Software version 2024.39.30 may prevent some exterior lights from turning on when the Car Costume feature is activated.
What the fix does
Rivian released a free over-the-air software update to restore proper exterior light function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The steering column control module lacks cruise control markings, making it difficult to identify cruise control functions.
What the fix does
Rivian will inspect and replace the steering column control module as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
