How many NHTSA complaints have been filed about the 2025 Rivian R1t?

10 NHTSA complaints have been filed about the 2025 Rivian R1t between 2025-02-25 and 2026-06-29. Top reported components: SUSPENSION (3), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (2). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

2025 Rivian R1t Recalls, Issues & Maintenance

The 2025 Rivian R1t carries 7 open NHTSA recalls — most recently covering anchorage and turn signal. No recurring owner-reported issue clusters are on file. Rivian publishes its schedule plainly, which is rarer than it should be. The rhythm: rotate tires every 9,000 miles, a comprehensive inspection every 18,000 miles or 18 months, brake fluid every 3 years, coolant at 108,000 miles. The stand-out item is one most EV makers ignore: if you drive on salted winter roads, Rivian calls for a brake caliper clean and lubrication every 12 months or 12,000 miles, because regenerative braking leaves the friction brakes idle enough to corrode. Adventure use is real use here; water crossings and mud justify treating inspections as due early. R2 has no published schedule yet; expect the same pattern.

7 Open Recalls

Source: NHTSA

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Campaign #25V370000 · Mar 6, 2025

Issue: Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1T and R1S vehicles. The D-ring bolts for one or both front seat belt anchorage assemblies may not have been properly installed.

Risk: An improperly secured seat belt may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Fix: Rivian will inspect and properly secure the seat belt anchorage assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2025. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1681.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

Campaign #25V387000 · Nov 6, 2025

Issue: Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles. One or both front turn signals may fail to illuminate and flash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: Turn signals that do not function properly, failing to indicate the driver's intention to change direction, increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Rivian will inspect and replace the front turn signals as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2025. Owners will receive a second notice once the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1693.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Campaign #25V537000 · Aug 21, 2025

Issue: Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles. An improperly grounded connection inside the High Voltage Distribution Box (HVDB) may cause a loss of drive power.

Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Rivian will inspect and repair the HVDB ground strap joint or replace the high voltage battery pack as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2025. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1723.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE

Campaign #25V585000 · Aug 9, 2025

Issue: Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles operating a software version prior to 2025.18.30. The Hands-Free Highway Assist (HWA) software may fail to correctly identify a lead vehicle.

Risk: Failure to detect another vehicle increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2025. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1744.

SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Campaign #26V003000 · May 1, 2026

Issue: 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.

Risk: The toe link joint may separate, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Rivian will replace the rear toe link bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1794. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 24, 2026.

SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Campaign #26V009000 · Jan 15, 2026

Issue: 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.

Risk: An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Fix: Rivian will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 2, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1795.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

Campaign #26V508000 · Jun 8, 2026

Issue: Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025-2026 R1S and R1T vehicles. One or both front turn signals may fail to illuminate and flash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: Turn signals that do not function properly increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Rivian will inspect and replace the front turn signals as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 29, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1833. This is an expansion of Recall 25V387. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 31, 2026.

Recall data refreshed Sep 13, 2026.

Known issues for this vehicle

What drivers and federal regulators have officially reported about the 2025 Rivian R1t.

1 active NHTSA investigation

Source: NHTSA

Rear Toe Link May Separate
Action #PE26004 · opened May 26, 2026
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received two Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) reporting left rear toe link separation in certain Model Year (MY) 2023-2024 Rivian R1S vehicles. Both VOQs report component separation while driving, causing the vehicles to swerve acr…
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Reported to NHTSA

NHTSA has 10 complaints on file for the 2025 Rivian R1t (2025-02 → 2026-06). We haven't grouped them yet for this specific vehicle — for now, the full list lives on NHTSA.

Top reported components: SUSPENSION (3) · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2) · UNKNOWN OR OTHER (2)

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Issues on other model years

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI). Complaint data refreshed Sep 13, 2026. Investigation data refreshed Sep 13, 2026.

We display NHTSA's record with attribution; we don't editorialize on what these complaints mean for any specific vehicle.

Essential maintenance

Critical for safety and preventing major damage

Tire Rotation

Every 9,000 mi

Every 9,000 miles on matched-size setups. Three tons of truck and instant torque eat tires; skipping rotations gets expensive fast.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Often free at the shop where you bought the tires — worth asking before paying.

Comprehensive Inspection

Every 18,000 mi

Every 18,000 miles or 18 months per Rivian's schedule: brakes, suspension, low-voltage batteries, fluid condition, and underbody, which matters if the truck actually goes off-road.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Most shops do this free with any paid service. A flashlight and 10 minutes covers the basics yourself.

Brake Fluid

Every 36,000 mi

Every 3 years per the factory schedule, regardless of mileage.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$180–$200

Shop

~$125–$140

DIY

~$10–$25

DOT 3 or 4 — match the cap. Vacuum bleeders make this a one-person DIY.

Important maintenance

Keeps your vehicle running smoothly and efficiently

Brake Caliper Clean & Lube (Salt States)

Every 12,000 mi

Rivian's own line item: every 12 months or 12,000 miles if driven on salted roads. Regen braking spares the pads and lets corrosion move in instead; this service is the antidote.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Most shops do this free as a courtesy with any service. Don't pay separately if you can avoid it.

Recommended maintenance

Extends the life of your vehicle and improves comfort

Coolant (and 2022-24 Coolant Filter)

Every 108,000 mi

Battery and drive coolant every 108,000 miles. Early trucks (2022-24) also replace a coolant filter at the same point, and Quad-Motor versions their drive-unit fluid.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$330

Shop

~$200–$235

DIY

~$25–$60

Use the manufacturer-specified coolant — wrong color/chemistry can damage the cooling system.

Cabin Air Filter

Every 18,000 mi

Inspected at the comprehensive inspection and replaced as needed; dusty trail use shortens it.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

Usually behind the glovebox. Shops charge labor for a 10-minute job — easy DIY win.

Low-Voltage Batteries

Every 18,000 mi

Inspected for condition and corrosion at each comprehensive inspection; no scheduled replacement. Early trucks carry two 12V batteries.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$225–$390

Shop

~$160–$280

DIY

~$130–$250

Most auto-parts stores test and install batteries free with purchase. Skip the dealer markup.

Fatal crash history & reported problems

Occupant deaths in fatal crashes (FARS)

No occupant deaths in FARS 2010–2024 crashes are on record for this year and model. That is the census answer for the window, and it says nothing more than that.

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road. How to read this number

Owner-reported problem signals

Separate from the federal fatality data above: complaints owners filed with NHTSA about this year and model. These are reports of problems, unverified, and are counted here only as signals.

complaints mentioning a crash

complaints mentioning a fire

Open recalls for this vehicle

Typical U.S. ranges. Actual quotes vary by shop, parts choice, and vehicle condition.

How we estimate: Dealer = OEM parts × 1.4 + labor × $165/hr. Shop = parts + labor × $115/hr. DIY = parts only.

This maintenance schedule for the 2025 Rivian R1t reflects Rivian's published service intervals. Your actual service needs may vary based on driving conditions, climate, and vehicle usage. Always consult your owner's manual for model-specific recommendations.

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