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2025 Rivian R1S Problems: 5 Known Issues

2025 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated October 2026

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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2025 Rivian R1S has 5 documented known issues, with 4 rated critical. The most serious are Front Seat Belt D-Ring Anchorage Bolts Not Properly Installed ($0-$0 repair), High Voltage Distribution Box Ground Strap Improperly Tightened (Sudden Power Loss) ($0-$0 repair), Rear Toe Link Joint Bolt Fractures and Suspension Link Separation ($0-$0 repair) and Second-Row Seat Belt Retractor Bolt Improperly Installed ($0-$0 repair). DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.

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  • R1S Safety/Recalls2
  • R1S Electrical2
  • R1S Suspension1
  • Recalls22
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On the 2022-2025 Rivian R1S, rivian has filed this defect twice. In 2022, recall 22V641 covered improperly secured front seat belt anchors on 2022 vehicles. It recurred: recall 25V370, filed June 2025, covers certain 2022-2025 R1T and R1S vehicles on which the D-ring bolts for one or both front seat belt anchorage assemblies may not have been properly installed during manufacturing. The D-ring is the upper shoulder anchor on the B-pillar - the point that carries the belt load across the occupant's chest in a frontal crash. If its bolt is not torqued, the anchor can pull through or rotate under crash load and the belt will not restrain the occupant as designed, so the belt looks and latches completely normally in daily use while failing in the one moment it matters. The 25V370 population is 358 R1S and 178 R1T vehicles. Rivian reported no crashes, injuries or fatalities tied to the condition.

Common Symptoms

  • Possible rattling from the seat-belt D-ring area on the B-pillar
  • There may be no obvious symptom; absence of a rattle does not establish recall completion

How to Fix

Free remedy: under NHTSA recall 25V370 Rivian inspects and properly secures the front seat belt anchorage assembly at no charge; Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1681. Check recall eligibility and completion by VIN rather than relying on belt feel. A loose anchorage may rattle near the B-pillar, but absence of a rattle does not clear the vehicle. Owners who hear a rattle or knock from the upper B-pillar area should stop using the front seats until inspected.

Typical repair cost:$0 - $0

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On the 2022-2026 Rivian R1S, on certain vehicles the retractor bolt for the second-row driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt retractor may not have been properly installed during manufacturing. The retractor is the spool that locks the belt under crash deceleration; if its mounting bolt is not torqued, the retractor can shift or tear free under load and the belt will not restrain the occupant as intended. Recall 26V009 covers 2022-2025 R1T and 2022-2026 R1S vehicles, a population of 869, built in a manufacturing window running September 15, 2021 through May 15, 2025. This second-row retractor-anchorage campaign is separate from the front anchorage campaigns and from 23V109, which concerns an out-of-tolerance front-passenger belt sensor rather than a loose fastener. A rattle near the C-pillar has been cited as the one observable hint that a retractor bolt is loose.

Common Symptoms

  • Possible rattle from the left or right C-pillar near a second-row belt retractor
  • Absence of a rattle does not establish that the vehicle is outside the recall

How to Fix

Free remedy: under NHTSA recall 26V009 Rivian inspects and, where necessary, re-secures the second-row seat belt retractor assemblies at no charge. Owner notification letters were expected by March 9, 2026, and service is scheduled through Rivian support channels. VIN-check rather than waiting, particularly on a used purchase. If you hear a rattle or knocking from the C-pillar area near the second-row belt when driving over rough surfaces, treat it as a possible loose retractor and have it inspected under this campaign rather than dismissing it as trim noise.

Typical repair cost:$0 - $0

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On the 2025 Rivian R1S, recall 25V537 (Rivian FSAM-1723) covers certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles with a potentially improper ground connection inside the High Voltage Distribution Box. Rivian identified 23 potentially affected vehicles from its manufacturing records; the suspect production period ran from September 25, 2024 to February 19, 2025. The fault may cause loss of motive power without prior warning, increasing crash risk. The filing does not mean every vehicle built in that period is affected.

Common Symptoms

  • Possible loss of motive power without prior warning

How to Fix

Check the VIN with Rivian for recall 25V537. On eligible vehicles, Rivian inspects and repairs the HVDB ground strap joint or replaces the high-voltage battery pack, at no charge. A vehicle that loses propulsion needs prompt professional assessment; mention this recall, but do not assume it explains every power-loss event.

Typical repair cost:$0 - $0

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On the 2022-2025 Rivian R1S, two separate NHTSA recalls on the R1S were caused not by hardware but by over-the-air updates that removed working safety functions, which makes software release quality a documented defect mechanism on this vehicle rather than an inconvenience. In recall 23V783 (Rivian FSAM-1331), OTA update 2023.42.0 pushed on November 13, 2023 left in-vehicle defroster and defogger controls and functionality temporarily unavailable during driving on 1,463 2022-2023 R1T and R1S vehicles - the driver could not clear a fogged or iced windshield. In recall 24V827 (Rivian FSAM-1552), software 2024.39.30 on 5,128 2025 R1T and R1S vehicles could prevent certain exterior lights from turning on when the 'Car Costume' display feature was activated, leaving the vehicle unlit and less visible to other traffic.

Common Symptoms

  • Defroster and defogger controls unavailable or unresponsive
  • Windshield cannot be cleared of fog or ice
  • Exterior lights do not turn on

How to Fix

Both remedies were free over-the-air software updates. For 23V783, Rivian shipped 2023.42.02 on November 15, 2023 restoring defroster control, and Rivian reported all 1,463 affected vehicles remedied by November 19, 2023 - no owner action is required. For 24V827, Rivian released a free over-the-air software update; owner notification letters were expected to be mailed December 18, 2024. The practical lesson for owners is to check that safety functions - defroster, exterior lights, wipers - still work after every OTA install rather than assuming an update only adds features, and to report a regression through the Rivian app immediately so it enters the defect record.

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On the 2022-2025 Rivian R1S, the rear toe link joint on the R1 skateboard is unusually sensitive to how it is serviced. When the joint is separated and reassembled using Rivian's pre-March-2025 service procedure, the clamping bolt can later fracture in use and the toe link can separate from the knuckle. Because the toe link controls the horizontal (toe) angle of the rear wheel, a separation lets the rear wheel steer itself, producing a sudden lane departure at speed. Rivian filed recall 26V003 in January 2026 covering 19,641 R1T and R1S vehicles that had received toe link service before the improved procedure was published, and reported one crash with alleged minor injuries. NHTSA then opened preliminary evaluation PE26004 in May 2026 covering 114,922 R1S and R1T vehicles from 2022-2025 after two Vehicle Owner Questionnaires described left-rear toe link separation on 2023-2024 R1S vehicles; in both the bolt that holds the joint together had fractured, and one ended in a collision with an adjacent vehicle and a roadside barrier. The probe is examining whether the joint is sensitive to ordinary road and service conditions, not just to the old repair method, so the population at risk may be far larger than the recalled set. The preliminary evaluation covers 2022–2025 R1S and R1T vehicles; it does not establish that every vehicle or both generations share an identical defective joint.

Common Symptoms

  • Sudden toe link separation without prior warning
  • Sudden pull or lane departure without steering input
  • Loss of vehicle control

How to Fix

Free remedy exists for serviced vehicles: under NHTSA recall 26V003 (Rivian FSAM-1794) Rivian replaces the rear toe link bolts at no charge; Rivian's filing planned owner notification on or before February 24, 2026. Check your VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup or in the Rivian app even if you bought used, because the recall is keyed to vehicles that received toe link service rather than to a build window. Rivian's filing says separation can occur without prior warning, so do not wait for symptoms - do not drive a vehicle with a suspected separated toe link. If your vehicle has had any rear suspension or toe link service performed before March 2025, ask the service center in writing whether the updated torque-and-replace procedure was used and whether the bolt was replaced rather than reused.

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NHTSA Recalls22 recalls

SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

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.

Campaign #26V00900015/01/2026

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

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."

Campaign #26V50800006/08/2026

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

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."

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common Rivian R1S problems?

According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2025 Rivian R1S has 5 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Front Seat Belt D-Ring Anchorage Bolts Not Properly Installed, High Voltage Distribution Box Ground Strap Improperly Tightened (Sudden Power Loss), Rear Toe Link Joint Bolt Fractures and Suspension Link Separation. Of these, 4 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Rivian R1S reliable?

The 2025 Rivian R1S has 5 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 4 issues are rated critical: Front Seat Belt D-Ring Anchorage Bolts Not Properly Installed and High Voltage Distribution Box Ground Strap Improperly Tightened (Sudden Power Loss) and Rear Toe Link Joint Bolt Fractures and Suspension Link Separation and Second-Row Seat Belt Retractor Bolt Improperly Installed. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

How much does it cost to fix common Rivian R1S problems?

Repair costs for known Rivian R1S issues range from $0 to $0, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. The most critical issue, Front Seat Belt D-Ring Anchorage Bolts Not Properly Installed, typically costs $0-$0 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.

What is the 2022-2025 Rivian R1S Front Seat Belt D-Ring Anchorage Bolts Not Properly Installed?

Rivian has filed this defect twice. In 2022, recall 22V641 covered improperly secured front seat belt anchors on 2022 vehicles. It recurred: recall 25V370, filed June 2025, covers certain 2022-2025 R1T and R1S vehicles on which the D-ring bolts for one or both front seat belt anc… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.

What is the 2025 Rivian R1S High Voltage Distribution Box Ground Strap Improperly Tightened (Sudden Power Loss)?

Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public automotive data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.

Data compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, automotive forums, and AI-assisted research. No aggregated owner-report counts available for this vehicle yet.

Campaign #26V597000
16/09/2026

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1S vehicles. The fasteners that secure the right and left side curtain air bags may be improperly secured.

Campaign #23V15900009/03/2023

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1S vehicles. The reverse light beam may not be visible from certain angles. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Campaign #23V23300031/03/2023

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Recall 25V537 (Rivian FSAM-1723) covers certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles with a potentially improper ground connection inside the High Voltage Distribution Box. Rivian identified 23 potentially affected vehicles from its manufacturing records; the suspect production period ran f… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.

What is the 2022-2025 Rivian R1S Rear Toe Link Joint Bolt Fractures and Suspension Link Separation?

The rear toe link joint on the R1 skateboard is unusually sensitive to how it is serviced. When the joint is separated and reassembled using Rivian's pre-March-2025 service procedure, the clamping bolt can later fracture in use and the toe link can separate from the knuckle. Beca… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.

What is the 2022-2026 Rivian R1S Second-Row Seat Belt Retractor Bolt Improperly Installed?

On certain vehicles the retractor bolt for the second-row driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt retractor may not have been properly installed during manufacturing. The retractor is the spool that locks the belt under crash deceleration; if its mounting bolt is not torqued,… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.

What is the 2022-2025 Rivian R1S OTA Software Regressions Disabling Defroster and Exterior Lighting?

Two separate NHTSA recalls on the R1S were caused not by hardware but by over-the-air updates that removed working safety functions, which makes software release quality a documented defect mechanism on this vehicle rather than an inconvenience. In recall 23V783 (Rivian FSAM-1331… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: medium.