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2025 · rivian

rivian R1T problems

6 safety recalls. 9 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.

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Reliability score
7.8 / 10

Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.

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What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2025 R1T · powertrain
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…
12/07/2025 · NHTSA ODI #11703602.0
2025 R1T · electrical
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…
10/03/2025 · NHTSA ODI #11691216.0
2025 R1T · steering
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…
09/11/2025 · NHTSA ODI #11686762.0
2025 R1T · other
AXM module failure, Driver+ and cameras disengaged during drive. No accidents occurred, driver quickly took control.
04/20/2026 · NHTSA ODI #11732508.0

Active recalls showing 3 of 6

severe NHTSA 25V537000 21/08/2025

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.
severe NHTSA 26V009000 15/01/2026

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1T and 2022-2026 R1S vehicles

An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Fix: 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.
severe NHTSA 25V387000 11/06/2025

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1S and R1t vehicles

Turn signals that do not function properly, failing to indicate the driver's intention to change direction, increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.
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Common questions

Is the 2025 Rivian R1T reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.8 out of 10 based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2025 Rivian R1T is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

What's the most common problem on the 2025 Rivian R1T?

No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.

How do I check if my Rivian R1T has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2025 Rivian R1T?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 9 complaints on file, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 1 day ago. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with rivian. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you complete a quote or purchase.
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