Recalls
11campaigns
3 lighting · 2 seat belt · 2 electrical
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
54filed
Owner reports, 2022–2026 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Fuel economy
85mpg combined
$768/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
Electric· Automatic
22 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (11)
NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the 2025 Rivian R1S. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Obstructed Rearview Camera Image/FMVSS 111
Back over prevention · software
Official NHTSA text
- 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."
- Consequence
- An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Repair progress not yet reported98,828 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Front Exterior Turn Signals May Fail/FMVSS 108
Exterior lighting · turn signal
Official NHTSA text
- 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."
- Consequence
- Turn signals that do not function properly increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Repair progress not yet reported3,829 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V508000
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Improperly Secured Seat Belt Retractor Assemblies
Seat belts · critical fasteners
Official NHTSA text
- 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.
- Consequence
- An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- 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.
91% repairedof 869 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Toe Link Joint May Separate
Suspension · critical fasteners
Official NHTSA text
- 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.
- Consequence
- The toe link joint may separate, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
83% repairedof 19,641 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V003000
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Hands-Free Highway Assist Software May Incorrectly Identify Other Vehicles
Forward collision avoidance · adaptive cruise control · software
Official NHTSA text
- 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.
- Consequence
- Failure to detect another vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
- 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.
99.7% repairedof 24,214 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Improperly Tightened Ground Connection May Cause a Loss of Drive Power
Electrical system · propulsion system · traction battery
Official NHTSA text
- 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.
- Consequence
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- 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.
95.7% repairedof 23 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Front Exterior Turn Signals May Fail/FMVSS 108
Exterior lighting · turn signal
Official NHTSA text
- 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."
- Consequence
- Turn signals that do not function properly, failing to indicate the driver's intention to change direction, increase the risk of a crash.
- 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.
80% repairedof 27,882 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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D-ring Bolts for Seat Belt Anchorage Assemblies may be Improperly Installed
Seat belts · front · anchorage
Official NHTSA text
- 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.
- Consequence
- An improperly secured seat belt may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- 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.
92.3% repairedof 536 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Headlight Low Beams May Fail/FMVSS 108
Exterior lighting · headlights
Official NHTSA text
- 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."
- Consequence
- Headlight failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
75.4% repairedof 17,260 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Deactivated Exterior Lighting
Electrical system · software
Official NHTSA text
- 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.
- Consequence
- Deactivated exterior lighting reduces the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
100% repairedof 5,128 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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SCCM Missing Cruise Control Markings/FMVSS 101
Steering · steering control module
Official NHTSA text
- 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."
- Consequence
- The driver may not know how to activate or deactivate the cruise control without the proper markings, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
100% repairedof 33 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (54)
54 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The unknown or other is mentioned most often.
5involved a crash
1involved a fire
4injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 54 |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 14 | 25.9% |
| Exterior lighting | 9 | 16.7% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 9 | 16.7% |
| Electrical system | 8 | 14.8% |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 14.8% |
| Service brakes | 6 | 11.1% |
| Visibility/wiper | 6 | 11.1% |
| Steering | 4 | 7.4% |
| Air bags | 3 | 5.6% |
| Engine | 3 | 5.6% |
How 2025 compares with other R1S years
Best and worst R1S years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6 | 13 |
| 2023 | 76 | 10 |
| 2024 | 17 | 7 |
| 2025 | 54 | 11 |
| 2026 | 14 | 3 |
This year (2025)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 85 mpg combined
85
mpg combined
92
city
77
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $900
- CO₂ tailpipe
- —
- EPA class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
$768per year
$64per month
176gallons a year
Miles ÷ 85 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric · Automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 92 / 77 / 85 | $900 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 94 / 77 / 85 | $900 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 94 / 77 / 85 | $900 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 91 / 77 / 84 | $900 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 91 / 77 / 84 | $900 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 89 / 75 / 82 | $900 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 89 / 75 / 82 | $900 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 86 / 74 / 80 | $950 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 86 / 74 / 80 | $950 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 85 / 72 / 79 | $950 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 85 / 72 / 79 | $950 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 85 / 72 / 79 | $950 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 82 / 73 / 78 | $950 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 82 / 73 / 78 | $950 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 85 / 72 / 78 | $950 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 85 / 72 / 78 | $950 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 82 / 70 / 76 | $1,000 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 82 / 70 / 76 | $1,000 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 81 / 70 / 76 | $1,000 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 76 / 67 / 72 | $1,050 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 76 / 67 / 72 | $1,050 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 72 / 63 / 68 | $1,100 | — |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2025 Rivian R1S FAQ
How many recalls does the 2025 Rivian R1S have?
NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns: 26V597000 (rear camera), 26V508000 (lighting), 26V009000 (seat belt), 26V003000 (suspension), 25V585000 (forward collision avoidance), 25V537000 (electrical), 25V387000 (lighting), 25V370000 (seat belt), 25V085000 (lighting), 24V827000 (electrical), 24V686000 (steering). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2025 Rivian R1S problems?
Owners filed 54 complaints with NHTSA. Unknown or other (14), Exterior lighting (9), Forward collision avoidance (9) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2025 Rivian R1S get?
EPA rates the Electric · Automatic version at 92 city, 77 highway and 85 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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