2025 RIVIAN R1S Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2025 Rivian R1s. This model year has 47 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Uncategorized Issues.
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Worst 2025 Rivian R1s Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Uncategorized Issues
Electrical Faults
Headlight/Taillight Failures
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2025 Rivian R1s. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uncategorized Issues | 12 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 7 | 3 | — | — | |
| Brake System | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2025 Rivian R1s. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Showing 47 most recent complaints
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
When vehicle returned from service for outstanding recalls, the control arm bolt was not properly tightened and caused additional movement on rear of vehicle
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…
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…
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 ? …
vehicle failed to signal on left hand turn
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.
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.
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…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2025 Rivian R1s.
Recalls for 2025 Rivian R1s
9 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2025 Rivian R1s. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2025 Rivian R1s — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2025 Rivian R1s reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2025 Rivian R1s has 47 NHTSA owner complaints, 4 crash-related, and 9 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Uncategorized Issues (12 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Rivian R1s?▾
#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?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2025 Rivian R1s?▾
The 2025 Rivian R1s has 4 crash-related complaints and 1 fire reports out of 47 total NHTSA complaints. 4 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2025 Rivian R1s have any recalls?▾
Yes — 9 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2025 Rivian R1s. The largest issue: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2025 Rivian R1s?▾
The 2025 Rivian R1s has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Uncategorized Issues issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
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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