Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2025 Rivian R1S, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Unknown or other15
- Electrical system9
- Forward collision avoidance9
- Exterior lighting9
- Vehicle speed control8
- Visibility/wiper7
- Service brakes6
- Steering4
- Air bags3
- Power train3
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 4 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2025 Rivian R1S failed the safety check 0.12% of the time — 65% less often than the average 2025 passenger car (0.34%). Median odometer at inspection: 291 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 1 variant; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Rivian R1S SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Standard
- Lane departure warning
- Standard
- Best overall rating
- —
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Recalls in Canada
6 Transport Canada recalls for the 2025 Rivian R1S.
| 2026443 17 Sept 2026 | Visual System Issue: Under certain conditions, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image to be blocked. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to di… |
| 2026009 15 Jan 2026 | Seats And Restraints Issue: On certain vehicles, the second-row outboard seat belt retractor(s) may not have been installed properly. As a result, the seat belts could loosen or d… |
| 2026002 5 Jan 2026 | Suspension Issue: On certain vehicles, the rear suspension toe link(s) may not have been properly reinstalled after service. As a result, the toe link(s) could become lo… |
| 2025314 11 Jun 2025 | Lights And Instruments Issue: On certain vehicles, the front turn signal lamps may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, one or both front turn signals may not work, and… |
| 2025073 13 Feb 2025 | Lights And Instruments Issue: On certain vehicles, the headlamps may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, under certain conditions, the headlamps may not turn on and ca… |
| 2024672 4 Nov 2024 | Lights And Instruments Issue: On certain vehicles, there could be a problem with the "car costume" feature included in an over-the-air software update. Under certain conditions, usi… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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."
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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."
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.
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."
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Rivian told its dealers about the 2025 Rivian R1S: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11008363 | Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2025 R1S vehicles that may have a substandard weld in a Battery Voltage Temperature circuit connection. This condition may result in the vehicle entering a reduced performance safe state mode, with a "Limited Performance Mode" indicator light illuminating on the driver display. Rivian will replace the HV battery in the affected vehicles. Rivian is launching this campaign for customer satisfaction and to ensure the quality of Rivian vehicles. |
| 11007063 | Message sent as SMS: To re-establish your vehicles true 100% state of charge please: Charge your vehicle to 100% SOC to recalibrate maximum charge. |
| 11007062 | Message sent as SMS: To re-establish your vehicles true 100% state of charge please: Update to .27 SW Charge your vehicle to 100% SOC to recalibrate maximum charge. |
| 11007061 | Message sent as SMS: To re-establish your vehicles true 100% state of charge please: Charge your vehicle +10% from current SOC Update to .27 SW Charge your vehicle to 100% SOC to recalibrate maximum charge. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
Rear Toe Link May Separate
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation