https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Rivian R1T. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:35:53 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t#complaint-2174961 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT My vehicle is subject to an active safety recall involving a rear toe bolt that Rivian has identified as potentially shearing and causing loss of vehicle control and a crash. I am located in Ketchikan, Alaska. Rivian does not offer mobile or field service for this recall and requires the vehicle to be transported to either Anchorage or Seattle for repair. Transport to Anchorage is not possible, an https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t#complaint-2174962 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT My vehicle is subject to an active safety recall involving a rear toe bolt that Rivian has identified as potentially shearing and causing loss of vehicle control and a crash. I am located in Ketchikan, Alaska. Rivian does not offer mobile or field service for this recall and requires the vehicle to be transported to either Anchorage or Seattle for repair. Transport to Anchorage is not possible, an https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t#complaint-2174582 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT While scheduling service for NHTSA 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 co https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t#complaint-2174583 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT While scheduling service for NHTSA 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 co https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t#complaint-2173616 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Initially, my instrument screen on my vehicle went black and stopped working. I had to drive roughly 10 miles home without the use of my speedometer. After replacing the AXM module, the cruise control and lane-keeping functions intermittently stop working. The vehicle was at the service center on and off for 57 days before it was returned to me without a resolution. I’m told this issue is affecti https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t#complaint-2173617 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Initially, my instrument screen on my vehicle went black and stopped working. I had to drive roughly 10 miles home without the use of my speedometer. After replacing the AXM module, the cruise control and lane-keeping functions intermittently stop working. The vehicle was at the service center on and off for 57 days before it was returned to me without a resolution. I’m told this issue is affecti https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t#complaint-2172758 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t#complaint-2172759 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t#complaint-2170003 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2026 Rivian R1T. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the messages "Service Parking Brake - Vehicle Unable to Drive" and "Secure Vehicle to Keep from Rolling" were displayed. The vehicle was towed to a service center, where an unknown repair was performed; however, the failure recurred two weeks later. The contact stated that upon verifying the vehicle service hist https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t#complaint-2170004 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2026 Rivian R1T. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the messages "Service Parking Brake - Vehicle Unable to Drive" and "Secure Vehicle to Keep from Rolling" were displayed. The vehicle was towed to a service center, where an unknown repair was performed; however, the failure recurred two weeks later. The contact stated that upon verifying the vehicle service hist https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t#recall-26V009000-rivian-rivian-r1t-2025 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t#recall-26V009000-rivian-rivian-r1t-2024 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t#recall-26V009000-rivian-rivian-r1t-2023 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t#recall-26V009000-rivian-rivian-r1t-2022 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t#complaint-2163102 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT When it rains, or water is allowed to collect on top of the roof, water seeps in through the hinges of the driver and passenger sun visors. Depending on how much water is allowed to collect, it can trickle in or gush right inside the interior of the vehicle. Not only can it come in thru the sun visor hinges, but water also came out of my center roof console where my hazards and SOS button are at, https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t#recall-26V003000-rivian-rivian-r1t-2025 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t#recall-26V003000-rivian-rivian-r1t-2024 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t#recall-26V003000-rivian-rivian-r1t-2023 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t#recall-26V003000-rivian-rivian-r1t-2022 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t#complaint-2155075 Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t#complaint-2155076 Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t#complaint-2147172 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT the electronic door handles are malfunctioning and not opening or staying open. when they stay in and dont present, the door remains locked and cannot be opened from the outside. This is a safety hazard if an occupant cannot exit the vehicle in an emergency and the door cannot be opened from the outside. I have already had one (drivers door) replaced and now both rear passenger doors are malfun https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t#complaint-2144952 Sat, 01 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Vehicles Steering wheel shakes when traveling over 20mph. Dealer has reproduced the problem multiple times but insists it’s a “design limitation”. The shaking can cause loss of control of the vehicle. Dealer refuses to investigate further. This has been occurring since day of purchase. https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t#complaint-2144024 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT My truck was recently upgraded to software version 2050.38.0. After the upgrade, I drove my truck about 3 miles in about 5 minutes. When I arrived at my destination, I exited the truck to get something out of the rear seat. The rear door was locked; this is normal. I returned to the front seat to unlock the door via the control panel, but the unlock function did not work. The button is in the https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t#complaint-2141609 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle’s Driver+ advanced driver assistance system (including Adaptive Cruise Control and Highway Assist) repeatedly failed during normal highway driving. The system would display “Driver Assistance Features Unavailable – Service Soon” and immediately disable all assisted-driving functions, even in clear weather and well-marked lanes. This occurred intermittently from approximately 1,200 mile https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t#complaint-2141610 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle’s Driver+ advanced driver assistance system (including Adaptive Cruise Control and Highway Assist) repeatedly failed during normal highway driving. The system would display “Driver Assistance Features Unavailable – Service Soon” and immediately disable all assisted-driving functions, even in clear weather and well-marked lanes. This occurred intermittently from approximately 1,200 mile https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t#complaint-2141611 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle’s Driver+ advanced driver assistance system (including Adaptive Cruise Control and Highway Assist) repeatedly failed during normal highway driving. The system would display “Driver Assistance Features Unavailable – Service Soon” and immediately disable all assisted-driving functions, even in clear weather and well-marked lanes. This occurred intermittently from approximately 1,200 mile https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t#complaint-2136402 Sat, 04 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT I was driving about 35-40mpg when the right rear toe link snapped due to inproper torquing. I believe the bolt had backed out then snapped. When I contacted rivian they initially blamed me for it before even in before inspecting the vehicle. Once they inspected it they stated it would be covered under warranty. There was no paint on the bolt to show proper torque had been applied. Which is a sta https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t#complaint-2136403 Sat, 04 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT I was driving about 35-40mpg when the right rear toe link snapped due to inproper torquing. I believe the bolt had backed out then snapped. When I contacted rivian they initially blamed me for it before even in before inspecting the vehicle. Once they inspected it they stated it would be covered under warranty. There was no paint on the bolt to show proper torque had been applied. Which is a sta https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t https://plaincars.com/make/rivian-r1t#complaint-2136174 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 h