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Rivian Electrical Recalls Involve Drive Power, Highway Assist, and Lights
Loss of drive power repeats in Rivian's electrical notices, but the affected hardware differs. FSAM-1723 covers certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles with an improperly grounded connection inside the High Voltage Distribution Box. FSAM-1888 covers certain 2027 R2 vehicles with a potentially improperly tightened high voltage battery fastener. The 2025 R1S and R1T appear most often, also featuring in two software notices. FSAM-1744 concerns Hands-Free Highway Assist failing to correctly identify a lead vehicle on software before 2025.18.30. FSAM-1552 concerns software version 2024.39.30 preventing certain exterior lights from turning on when the Car Costume feature is activated.
Warning signs to watch for
- FSAM-1723: The vehicle may lose drive power.
- FSAM-1744: Hands-Free Highway Assist may fail to correctly identify a lead vehicle.
- FSAM-1888: The vehicle may lose drive power.
- FSAM-1552: Certain exterior lights may not turn on when Car Costume is activated.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
FSAM-1723, covering the High Voltage Distribution Box ground connection, does not tell owners to stop driving. FSAM-1744, covering Hands-Free Highway Assist lead-vehicle detection, likewise does not tell owners to stop driving. FSAM-1888, concerning the R2 high voltage battery fastener, does not tell owners to stop driving. FSAM-1552, concerning exterior lighting when Car Costume is activated, also does not tell owners to stop driving. None of these notices includes a stop-driving or park-outside instruction.
What the free repair involves
Rivian provides these remedies free of charge. FSAM-1723 specifies inspecting and repairing the HVDB ground strap joint or replacing the high voltage battery pack as necessary. FSAM-1888 specifies inspecting and repairing the connection or replacing damaged components as necessary. FSAM-1744 and FSAM-1552 each provide an over-the-air software update.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| high | 3 |
| medium | 1 |
Models affected most
Where owners report electrical system problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under electrical system for the Rivian models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Electrical system complaints |
|---|---|
| 2025 Rivian R1S | 9 |
| 2025 Rivian R1T | 2 |
| 2027 Rivian R2 | 1 |
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | Rivian R2 Loose Battery Fastener Cuts Drive Power | high |
| Sep 8, 2025 | Rivian R1S, R1T Highway Assist May Miss Vehicles | high |
| Aug 21, 2025 | Rivian R1S and R1T Can Lose Drive Power | high |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Rivian R1S and R1T exterior lights may not work | medium |
Common questions
Which Rivian electrical recalls involve loss of drive power?
FSAM-1723 concerns certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles with an improperly grounded HVDB connection. FSAM-1888 concerns certain 2027 R2 vehicles with a potentially improperly tightened high voltage battery fastener. Both notices identify loss of drive power as a crash risk.
Can an over-the-air update address these electrical recalls?
Rivian released free over-the-air updates for FSAM-1744, concerning Hands-Free Highway Assist, and FSAM-1552, concerning Car Costume exterior lighting. The stated remedies for FSAM-1723 and FSAM-1888 involve hardware inspection and repair or replacement as necessary.
What software versions are named in the Rivian electrical notices?
FSAM-1744 covers certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles operating software before 2025.18.30. FSAM-1552 identifies version 2024.39.30 as potentially preventing certain exterior lights from turning on when Car Costume is activated. Each notice specifies a free OTA update.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.