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46 complaints
RIVIAN R1S 2025 VISIBILITY/WIPER
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This complaint is associated with Complaint #11717398. My 3rd windshield has cracked after a tiny 1/8" impact point. The result was spidering all the way around the middle sensor housing area and prop
NHTSAUSApr 2026Source →
RIVIAN R1S 2025 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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While driving on a highway, the vehicle displayed an emergency malfunction alert indicating the system was shutting down, followed by a sudden loss of propulsion. I was traveling with my children in t
NHTSAUSApr 2026Source →
RIVIAN R1S 2025 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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Hazard lights are inoperable this will be the second time going in for repair but 4th time it has occured. It also makes SOS inoperable and the roof lights. This is a safety concern that has not cause
NHTSAUSMar 2026Source →
RIVIAN R1S 2025 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
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Vehicles autonomous driving has failed several times. The system changes from autonomous driving to adaptive cruise control without giving the normal alerts for the driver to take the wheel, giving me
NHTSAUSMar 2026Source →
RIVIAN R1S 2025 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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On February 1, 2026, at approximately 9:09 AM, while driving from a stop and continuing on main roads, the vehicle accelerated to extremely high speeds and would not properly slow down. When I removed
NHTSAUSFeb 2026Source →
RIVIAN R1S 2025 WHEELS
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I purchased a 2025 Rivian R1S Adventure (VIN: [XXX] ) new from Rivian. Since the first week of ownership, the vehicle has exhibited persistent pulling, drifting, and handling instability requiring con
NHTSAUSDec 2025Source →
RIVIAN R1S 2025 SERVICE BRAKES
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On November 27th the accelerator on my Rivian became stuck causing the car to accelerate quickly and preventing me from immediately stopping the car. There was a message stating that the regenerative
NHTSAUSNov 2025Source →
RIVIAN R1S 2025 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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SUMMARY OF PROBLEM: Vehicle experienced sudden uncontrolled acceleration and deceleration while driving on busy road with family as passengers on November 16 2025. Vehicle provided no warning before
NHTSAUSNov 2025Source →
RIVIAN R1S 2025 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
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While driving the entire computer shuts down and reboots, both screens go black for several minutes. Speed display disappears, turn signals stop working, after the screens come back on there are warni
NHTSAUSNov 2025Source →
RIVIAN R1S 2025 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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On November 8, 2025, at approximately 8:23 p.m., the rear liftgate of my Rivian R1S activated via the Rivian mobile app without my intentional command. The vehicle was stationary at the time. The lift
NHTSAUSNov 2025Source →
RIVIAN R1S 2025 WHEELS
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When vehicle returned from service for outstanding recalls, the control arm bolt was not properly tightened and caused additional movement on rear of vehicle
NHTSAUSOct 2025Source →
RIVIAN R1S 2025 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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I am submitting this complaint regarding repeated ineffective repair attempts by Rivian Automotive, Inc. at its Costa Mesa Service Center on my 2025 Rivian R1S Adventure. During multiple service vis
NHTSAUSOct 2025Source →
RIVIAN R1S 2025 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH:EMERGENCY MECHANICAL RELEASE
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The rear doors cannot be opened in an emergency when electrical power is interrupted. Although the Rivian R1S generation 2 Owner's Manual has a process to open the door, the process could not be perf
NHTSAUSOct 2025Source →
RIVIAN R1S 2025 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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During an early season wet snow storm within minutes of driving the lights had become covered with snow and deflected the light in such a way that created a very unsafe driving environment. There was
NHTSAUSOct 2025Source →
RIVIAN R1S 2025 VISIBILITY/WIPER
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Component/System: Visibility – Windshield. Was replaced in January 2026, not available for inspection. Pictures attached, doesn't include largest/spider crack on bottom of windshield that was 16" S
NHTSAUSOct 2025Source →
RIVIAN R1S 2025 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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Regarding the Safety Recall mentioned below, I reached out to Rivian Service Center. They are not giving me an ETA to fix this and no alternate is given. Is there anyways NHTSA help me by making Rivia
NHTSAUSSept 2025Source →
RIVIAN R1S 2025 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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vehicle failed to signal on left hand turn
NHTSAUSAug 2025Source →
RIVIAN R1S 2025 STRUCTURE:BODY
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door mechanisms do not disengage if something becomes trapped between the handle and the door when auto-locking. Hands and fingers can become pinched or trapped, posing a risk of injury, particularly
NHTSAUSAug 2025Source →
RIVIAN R1S 2025 SERVICE BRAKES
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The contact owned a 2025 Rivian R1S. The contact stated that while driving 24 MPH, the other vehicle switched lanes in front of the contact's vehicle. The other driver had a learner's permit. The cont
NHTSAUSAug 2025Source →
RIVIAN R1S 2025 POWER TRAIN
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In late May 2025, I took delivery of a new leased 2025 Rivian R1S equipped with the MaxPack battery. Since delivery, the vehicle has had intermittent electrical issues with the USB-C ports that I repo
NHTSAUSJul 2025Source →