2025 Rivian R1S Reliability & Recall Report
Based on 11 NHTSA recalls and 55 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.
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High Reported Activity — 2025 Rivian R1S
The 2025 Rivian R1S shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.
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11
NHTSA Recalls
11 recalls on record
55
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
5
Crash Reports
1 fire report
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NHTSA Recalls — 2025 Rivian R1S (11)
All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Rivian dealer at no charge to the owner.
🔧 Vehicle Speed Control: Cruise Control
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…
🔧 Electrical System: Software
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…
🔧 Exterior Lighting: Headlights
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…
🔧 Seat Belts: Front: Anchorage
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…
🔧 Exterior Lighting: Turn Signal
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…
🔧 Electrical System: Propulsion System: Traction Battery
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….
🔧 Electrical System: Adas: Autonomous/Self Driving: Software
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…
🔧 Suspension: Critical Fasteners
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…
🔧 Seat Belts: Critical Fasteners
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…
🔧 Exterior Lighting: Turn Signal
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….
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Most Common Problems — 2025 Rivian R1S
Based on 55 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.
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Rivian R1S — Complaints by Year
A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2025 model year is highlighted.
⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2023 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.
✅ Best model years: 2022, 2026 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.
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Frequently Asked Questions — 2025 Rivian R1S
Is the 2025 Rivian R1S reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2025 Rivian R1S has 11 recall campaigns and 55 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2025 Rivian R1S have?
The 2025 Rivian R1S has 11 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Rivian R1S?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2025 Rivian R1S are: Unknown Or Other, Electrical System, Exterior Lighting, Vehicle Speed Control. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2025 Rivian R1S safe to buy?
The 2025 Rivian R1S has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 11 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Rivian R1S should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Rivian R1S are: 2022, 2026. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2023.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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