The 2025 Rivian R1t has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 73,165 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the suspension. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SEAT BELTS26V0090002026-01-15869 affected
Defect
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.
SUSPENSION26V0030002026-01-0519,641 affected
Defect
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…
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM25V5370002025-08-2123 affected
Defect
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.
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…
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…
SEAT BELTS25V3700002025-06-03536 affected
Defect
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.
Complaints by component
SUSPENSION
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
POWER TRAIN
2
STEERING
2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
1
Total complaints15
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“This vehicle has experienced two separate failures of the high-voltage (hv) battery pack, each resulting in a different drive unit being damaged and total loss of electrical systems while driving. First incident (july 28, 2025): while driving, all warning lights illuminated and the vehicle…”
“The contact owns a 2025 rivian r1t. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph on a local road, the driver’s side charging port door detached from the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local service center but was not repaired. The manufacturer…”
“The contact owns a 2025 rivian r1t. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph on a local road, the driver’s side charging port door detached from the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local service center but was not repaired. The manufacturer…”
“Axm module failure, driver+ and cameras disengaged during drive. No accidents occurred, driver quickly took control.”
“While scheduling service for nhtsa recall no. 25v-387/fsam-1693 (front turn signal lamps malfunction that leads to no fulfillment of fmvss 108 requirements) I was refused correction of the recall by the rivian miami service center rep (service advisor joel). I was informed that rivian has informed…”
“While scheduling service for nhtsa recall no. 25v-387/fsam-1693 (front turn signal lamps malfunction that leads to no fulfillment of fmvss 108 requirements) I was refused correction of the recall by the rivian miami service center rep (service advisor joel). I was informed that rivian has informed…”
“The half shaft axel on my rivian r1t broke in under 6000k miles. Rivian tried hard to deny it, but did finally concede and fix it. But upon return there is still something wrong with the drive train.”
“The half shaft axel on my rivian r1t broke in under 6000k miles. Rivian tried hard to deny it, but did finally concede and fix it. But upon return there is still something wrong with the drive train.”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE26004 Opened 2026-05-26 · open
Rear Toe Link May Separate
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…
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2025 Rivian R1t as of
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