2025 Rivian R1s Problems

Severe Issues

Shopping for a used 2025 Rivian R1s? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Based on 47 real NHTSA owner complaints, with Uncategorized Issues the most reported area.

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Before you buy

This 2025 Rivian R1s has 47 NHTSA complaints β€” top issue: Uncategorized Issues.

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47
Complaints
4
Crashes
1
Fires
4
Injuries
β€”
Fatalities
9
Recalls

2025 Rivian R1s Fuel Economy

βœ“ EPA Official Data

EPA-rated energy efficiency for the 2025 Rivian R1s. Values shown in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent).

82
MPGe City
76–82 range
73
MPGe Hwy
67–73 range
78
MPGe Combined
72–78 range
370
Miles Range
Electricity
πŸ’°Saves $6,250 vs. avg vehicle over 5 years

Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 4 trims analysed.

2025 Rivian R1s Safety Ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Program

Official crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.

Overall

Not Rated

Frontal Crash

Not Rated

Side Crash

Not Rated

Rollover

Not Rated
βœ“Stability Control: Standardβœ“Forward Collision Warning: Standardβœ“Lane Departure Warning: Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.

Quick Answer

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2025 Rivian R1s has 47 owner complaints, 4 crash-related complaints, and 9 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Uncategorized Issues. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.

2025 Rivian R1s β€” key reliability facts
Make
Rivian
Model
R1s
Model year
2025
NHTSA owner complaints
47
Crash-related complaints
4
Safety recall campaigns
9
Top reported component
Uncategorized Issues
Reliability signal
Severe Issues
EPA MPGe combined
78
EPA MPGe city / highway
82 / 73
Fuel type
Electricity
Electric range (miles)
370
Electronic stability control
Standard

Common problems

Most common 2025 Rivian R1s problems

Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.

#1
12
complaints

Uncategorized Issues

Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#2
8
complaints

Electrical Faults

#3
8
complaints

Headlight/Taillight Failures

Complaint patterns center on Uncategorized Issues, Electrical Faults, Headlight/Taillight Failures. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.

Buyer verdict

Should you buy a used 2025 Rivian R1s?

The 2025 Rivian R1s shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase.

Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.

Pre-purchase

What to check before buying a used 2025 Rivian R1s

Inspection Focus

  • Investigate uncategorized issues by requesting detailed service records.
  • Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls (9 recalls for 2025).
  • Request service records for electrical, lighting, and braking systems.
  • Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle, focusing on reported components.

Before You Close the Deal

  • Investigate uncategorized issues by requesting detailed service records.
  • Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls (9 recalls for 2025).
  • Request service records for electrical, lighting, and braking systems.
  • Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle, focusing on reported components.

Check the exact car

Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.

Before buying a used 2025 Rivian R1s, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.

AI verdict

What the complaint data suggests

Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology

Complaints for the 2025 RIVIAN R1S are concentrated in uncategorized issues, electrical faults, and headlight/taillight failures. Unintended acceleration and forward collision avoidance (AEB) also appear frequently. Crash-related complaints are present but limited.

Key Findings
  • Uncategorized Issues account for the highest number of complaints (12).
  • Electrical Faults and Headlight/Taillight Failures each have 8 complaints.
  • Unintended Acceleration and Forward Collision Avoidance (AEB) each have 7 complaints.
Top Concerns
  • Uncategorized Issues (12 complaints) – may reflect general quality or system integration problems.
  • Electrical Faults (8 complaints) – could affect multiple vehicle systems.
  • Headlight/Taillight Failures (8 complaints) – potential safety concern for visibility.
Data note: NHTSA complaints are consumer-submitted and do not confirm a manufacturing defect. Confidence level is Low due to limited data (47 complaints for one model year).

Full breakdown

All 2025 Rivian R1s complaints by category

Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Rivian R1s. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
Uncategorized Issues1211β€”
Electrical Faults8β€”β€”β€”
Headlight/Taillight Failures8β€”β€”β€”
Unintended Acceleration711β€”
Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB73β€”β€”
Brake System521β€”
Visibility/Wiper4β€”β€”β€”
Steering Defects4β€”β€”β€”
Airbag Malfunctions3β€”β€”β€”
Transmission / Drivetrain3β€”β€”β€”
Engine Problems3β€”β€”β€”
Fuel/Propulsion System2β€”β€”β€”
Suspension Failures2β€”β€”β€”
Structural Problems2β€”β€”β€”
Back Over Prevention1β€”β€”β€”
Door Lock Issues1β€”β€”β€”
Wheel Issues1β€”β€”β€”
Lane Departure1β€”β€”β€”

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.

In their words

Real owner complaints

Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2025 Rivian R1s. Type a keyword (e.g. β€œtransmission”, β€œstalling”, β€œbrakes”) to filter.

Showing 47 most recent complaints

Fuel/Propulsion SystemApr 2, 2026

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 the vehicle and had to immediately maneuver off the roadway under unsafe conditio…

Electrical FaultsMar 26, 2026

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 caused an accident but is a big issue since hazard lights are used when accident or e…

Back Over PreventionMar 3, 2026

The contact owns a 2025 Rivian R1S. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed a black image. While attempting to roll up the driver's rear window, the window failed to go up completely. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a car wash, and…

Uncategorized IssuesFeb 11, 2026

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 liftgate opened and struck an overhead obstruction. Rivian has stated that the lift…

Visibility/WiperFeb 11, 2026

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" Summary of the Problem: I have experienced six separate windshield failures (cracks…

Unintended AccelerationFeb 1, 2026

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 my foot from the accelerator pedal, the vehicle did not decelerate as expected.…

Unintended Acceleration FireDec 26, 2025

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 braking system was not available and the accelerator pedal was stuck in the down…

Electrical FaultsNov 21, 2025

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 loss of control occurred. Created immediate risk of collision and serious injury…

Door Lock IssuesNov 15, 2025

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 performed by a reasonable person in a reasonable amount of time, in an emergency suc…

Electrical FaultsNov 11, 2025

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 warning lights for emergency braking disabled, cruise control disabled, and the headl…

Electrical FaultsOct 27, 2025

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 visits at Rivian’s Costa Mesa Service Center (January 29, June 18, July 16, and Oct…

Steering DefectsOct 22, 2025

The Rivian R1S that I own pulls hard to the right when you accelerate and then pulls to the left when you decelerate. I took it for repair and Rivian realigned vehicle and confirmed everything is as it should be. This behavior is tied to the Rivian Stability control and when th…

Suspension FailuresOct 17, 2025

When vehicle returned from service for outstanding recalls, the control arm bolt was not properly tightened and caused additional movement on rear of vehicle

Brake System CrashOct 16, 2025

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 contact depressed the brake pedal, but it traveled down to the floorboard, and the v…

Headlight/Taillight FailuresOct 14, 2025

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 zero snow on the road because of it not being cold enough to stick but the defl…

Headlight/Taillight FailuresSep 4, 2025

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 Rivian Automotive LLC take responsibility and address the issue sooner than later ? …

Headlight/Taillight FailuresSep 3, 2025

vehicle failed to signal on left hand turn

Structural ProblemsSep 3, 2025

vehicle was delivered without the driver door cable properly installed, resulting no manual way to exit the vehicle in the event of an emergency/ power failure.

Structural ProblemsSep 3, 2025

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 to children.

Electrical FaultsAug 18, 2025

While driving my Rivian R1S, 2025 at highway speeds, the infotainment screen went completely black, disabling the speedometer, blind spot monitoring, lane warnings, airbag/seatbelt alerts, and navigation. I had no access to critical safety information while transporting my childr…

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Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2025 Rivian R1s.

Safety recalls

2025 Rivian R1s recalls

9 campaigns

NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2025 Rivian R1s. 9 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.

Safety recall

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

#24V686000VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL13/09/2024
Safety recall

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

#24V827000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREJan 11, 2024
Safety recall

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

#25V085000EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS13/02/2025
Safety recall

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

#25V370000SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGEMar 6, 2025
Safety recall

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

#25V387000EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNALNov 6, 2025
Safety recall

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

#25V537000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY21/08/2025
Safety recall

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE

#25V585000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWAREAug 9, 2025
Safety recall

SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS

#26V003000SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERSMay 1, 2026
Safety recall

SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

#26V009000SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS15/01/2026

Across model years

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Questions

2025 Rivian R1s buying FAQ

Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.

Is the 2025 Rivian R1s reliable?β–Ύ

Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 47 owner complaints, 4 crash-related complaints, and 9 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2025 Rivian R1s shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Rivian R1s?β–Ύ

#1: Uncategorized Issues (12 complaints). #2: Electrical Faults (8 complaints). #3: Headlight/Taillight Failures (8 complaints)

At what mileage do problems start on the 2025 Rivian R1s?β–Ύ

Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.

How safe is the 2025 Rivian R1s?β–Ύ

Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2025 Rivian R1s, NHTSA complaints include 4 crash-related reports and 1 fire reports out of 47 total complaints. 4 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Does the 2025 Rivian R1s have any recalls?β–Ύ

Yes. 9 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2025 Rivian R1s. A major recall area is VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL. 9 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.

Should I buy a 2025 Rivian R1s?β–Ύ

The 2025 Rivian R1s shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Uncategorized Issues during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.

Wider context: See the full Rivian R1s reliability report with year-by-year comparison.

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