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 indicated a possible electrical hazard. The vehicle lost power completely. It was taken to a Rivian service center on July 29, 2025, and was not returned until August 15, 2025 — a total of 17 days out of service. Rivian’s technicians found multiple faults in the HV battery pack and replaced it. Rivian’s own repair notes state that its engineering team requested the front drive unit also be replaced “due to the nature of the failure with the HV battery pack” — i.e., Rivian attributed the drive unit damage to the battery pack failure, not to an independent defect. Both the HV battery pack and front drive unit were replaced under warranty. Second incident (June 29, 2026, approx. 16,256 miles): After charging at a Tesla Supercharger, the vehicle displayed a “Rivian thermal system fault” warning, which indicated driving could continue. While subsequently driving on the highway, the vehicle displayed a “reduced performance” warning, followed by an “all-wheel drive system fault” warning. A loud popping sound was then heard from the rear drive unit, accompanied by visible and smell of smoke in the vehicle. The driver safely pulled over. All electrical systems malfunctioned in the same manner as the first incident. The vehicle is currently undergoing diagnosis; based on the symptoms (identical to the first incident) and Rivian’s own causal link between battery failure and drive unit damage in the first incident, it is possible the HV battery pack is again involved, this time in connection with the rear drive unit.
The worst 2025 Rivian R1T problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Suspension3
- Electrical2
- Steering2
- Transmission2
- Body1
Problems by type
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- Fuel system1
- Lights1
Recalls 8
Back over prevention: software
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- 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 on November 9, 2026.
Recall number 26V597000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: turn signal
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- 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 on August 31, 2026.
Recall number 26V508000 · Recall details
Seat belts: rear/other: retractor
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 26V009000 · Recall details
Suspension: critical fasteners
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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 beginning February 24, 2026.
Recall number 26V003000 · Recall details
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control: software
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 25V585000 · Recall details
Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 25V537000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: turn signal
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 25V387000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 25V370000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
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 incident resulted in a collision with an adjacent vehicle and roadside barrier. In both separations, the bolt that maintains the integrity of the toe link fractured. Evidence collected from the complaint vehicles included repair histories, onboard video, imagery of the damaged components, and a police accident report. The two vehicles with reported separation have different vehicle histories. One vehicle received prior service and the other was involved in a previous collision. In both instances, the vehicles operated for multiple months and thousands of miles of usage with no apparent problems between the previous service or the previous collision and the failures that prompted this investigation. Rivian recognized the subject toe link jointâs sensitivity to service procedures in March of 2025 in its updated service procedures. In January 2026 through recall 26V‑003, Rivian extended the improved repair procedure to vehicles that received toe link service prior to the March 2025 improvement. ODI is opening a Preliminary Evaluation (PE) to (1) assess the sensitivity of the rear toe link joint to foreseeable road and service conditions, (2) compare the physical failure evidence from the two VOQs to identify apparent similarities and potential differences, (3) evaluate Rivianâs current toe link repair procedure, and (4) assess the in-field subject populationâs toe links conditions. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to
PE26004
Technical service bulletins for the 2025 Rivian R1T 23
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Unknown or other
- Electrical system
- Rivian is launching a technical service bulletin for some model year 2022-2026 R1T and R1S vehicles that...
- Rivian is launching a technical service bulletin for some model year 2022-2026 R1T and R1S vehicles that...
- Rivian is launching a technical service bulletin for some model year 2025-2026 R1T and R1S vehicles that...
- Engine
- Rivian is launching a Rivian Service Bulletin for some model year 2025-2026 R1T and R1S vehicles
- SMS sent to LFP owners impacted by SOC Imbalance alerting them that their efforts have resolved their HV...
- Email informing customers that OTA 2025.46 is available to install.
- Email informing customers of complementary DCFC
2025 Rivian R1T fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric motor Electric 420 mi range | 4WD | 72-94 | 63-80 | 68-87 MPGe |
What 2025 Rivian R1T owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
AXM module failure, Driver+ and cameras disengaged during drive. No accidents occurred, driver quickly took control.
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 was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 800.
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.
While scheduling service for the federal safety agency 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 Service Advisors that this recall will only be performed on already malfunctioning lamps or in cold weather areas (car is in Miami). However, none of this is defined in the recall notice sent, nor in the Rivian and the federal safety agency recall database. Requested written confirmation by Rivian of this directive to both the Service Advisor and Service Representative but neither had one. The advisor mentioned he had seen one in the past but does not recall where. Meanwhile, Rivian is refusing addressing the recall on my vehicle.
The manufacturer service tech advised that the clevis mount holding the front passenger suspension in place was missing a weld to the frame (the attached work order says it was re-welded, but when asked they said the weld was missing). This resulted in creaking noises through the cab when turning.
The car while driving at normal highway speeds announced that there was a high risk of electrocution associated with driving in wet conditions. This was via a red screen in the driver display. Car is 2025 R1T with 15,000 miles on it. Anyway near the vehicle was at risk of being exposed to 400v electricity.
We leased this R1T from Polestar Boston, though we live in Vt, because it was assured to us that in the event of a warranty or recall issue, Polestar Boston would pick up the car and tow to the service center for the repair. Now with this turn signal recall, the gentelman on the phone told me no... that they will not come repair the recall. That if we want it fixed, we have to drive the 4 hours to Boston and they will change the blinkers for us. What legal rights do we have here? thank you
I leased my Rivian on June 28th. Around July 21st, the vehicle started to drift to the left. On August 19th, my vehicle started to develop bump steer over uneven road surfaces. I brought my vehicle in for service on August 20th. From August 20th to now, my vehicle has had 3 alignments performed, none of them have been maintained spec. Attached are screenshots/pictures of the alignments. Between the first and second alignment the vehicle was driven about ~50 miles. Between the second and third it was driven about another 50 miles. I do not have exact mileage as Rivian has not released service records to me. My vehicle does not track straight on any surface. In addition, because of the regenerative breaking of the Rivian, when you stop the vehicle it pulls significantly to the right, approximately a half lane for every 75 feet. My concern is that the vehicle cannot maintain an alignment over the course of ~110 miles, does not track straight, exhibits bump steer, and Rivian has no available solve to this behavior.
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Questions about the 2025 Rivian R1T
Is the 2025 Rivian R1T reliable?
Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 2025 Rivian R1T, close to a typical R1T model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2025 Rivian R1T?
Suspension, with 3 complaints. Next is electrical (2).
How many recalls does the 2025 Rivian R1T have?
8 recalls, covering back over prevention, exterior lighting and seat belts.
Was there a recall on the 2025 Rivian R1T suspension?
Yes, 1 recall: 26V003000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Rivian R1T get?
The 2025 Rivian R1T is rated at 68-87 MPGe combined, with up to 420 miles of range.
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