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Buying a used 2025 Rivian R1S? Check these 10 recalls first
Recalls on this year lean heavily toward lighting and electronics: low beams that fail in cold, exterior lights that may not turn on, and two separate front turn signal failure campaigns, plus loss of drive power and driver-assist that may miss a vehicle ahead. Loose seat belt anchors and bolts and a rear suspension link that may separate carry over. None require stop-driving. Fifty-three unverified NHTSA complaints include five crashes, one fire, and four injuries, led by forward collision avoidance, exterior lighting, and electrical system.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Cycle every exterior light — low beams, turn signals, running lights — and ask whether the lighting recalls were performed
- Confirm the drive-power-loss and driver-assist recall software updates are installed on this VIN
- Ask the seller directly about any sudden power loss, warning messages, or driver-assist braking events
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Rivian dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2025 Rivian R1S
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Rivian R1S and R1T low beams fail in cold | Exterior Lighting | high |
| Rivian R1T and R1S front seat belt anchors may be loose | Seat Belts | high |
| Rivian R1S and R1T can lose drive power | Electrical System | high |
| Rivian R1S and R1T driver-assist may miss vehicle ahead | Electrical System | high |
| Rivian R1T and R1S rear suspension link may come apart | Suspension | high |
| Rivian R1T and R1S Seat Belt Bolts Loose | Seat Belts | high |
| Rivian R1T and R1S exterior lights may not turn on | Electrical System | medium |
| Rivian R1S and R1T front turn signals may fail | Exterior Lighting | medium |
| Rivian R1T and R1S front turn signals may fail | Exterior Lighting | medium |
| Rivian R1S steering stalk missing cruise control markings | Vehicle Speed Control | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
53 complaints filed for this model year, including 5 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 4 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Assistance | 9 | None found |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 8 | Yes |
| Speed Control | 7 | Yes |
| Visibility And Wipers | 6 | None found |
| Brakes | 5 | None found |