2025 RIVIAN R 1 T — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2025 RIVIAN R 1 T
The 2025 RIVIAN R 1 T has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Rivian Automotive, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Air Bags (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2025 RIVIAN R 1 T
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2025 RIVIAN R 1 T, potentially affecting up to 44,776 vehicles.
Recall 25V085000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 17,260 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Recall 25V085000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 17,260 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Recall 24V827000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 5,128 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Recall 24V827000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 5,128 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2025 RIVIAN R 1 T
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2025 RIVIAN R 1 T. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Safety Rating for the 2025 RIVIAN R 1 T
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2025 RIVIAN R 1 T in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2025 RIVIAN R 1 T
Rivian Automotive, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2025 RIVIAN R 1 T. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SOC Imbalance SMS Group A — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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.
SOC Imbalance SMS Group B — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2025 RIVIAN R 1 T
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the RIVIAN R 1 T
- 2025 RIVIAN R 1 T (current)
Other RIVIAN Models
- RIVIAN R1S — 224 total complaints
- RIVIAN R1T — 152 total complaints
- RIVIAN EDV — 23 total complaints
- RIVIAN RCV — 0 total complaints