2025 Rivian R1S Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 16%of 55 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the electrical system of the 2025 Rivian R1S, 16% of the 55 complaints for this model year. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Winter weather led to snow buildup on the headlamps which made them useless. Fortunately this was during the day so there was plenty of sunlight. If this was at night, I would not have had any visibility and would have needed to stop every few miles to clean the headlamps. My BMW uses washer fluid to clean my headlamps and the xenon's are hot enough to melt snow. Neither of these are in the Rivian”
NHTSA complaint #11644165, filed 2025-02“In late May 2025, I took delivery of a new leased 2025 Rivian R1S equipped with the MaxPack battery. Since delivery, the vehicle has had intermittent electrical issues with the USB-C ports that I reported on June 12th (approx 3 weeks from taking delivery), but on July 28, 2025, it experienced a sudden and complete electrical system failure while parked. Both the high-voltage and low-voltage systems shut down, leaving the vehicle entirely inoperable. …”
NHTSA complaint #11679876, filed 2025-08“I am submitting this formal safety complaint regarding a dangerous and unacceptable condition affecting my Rivian. Rivian's new Ghostbusters Halloween promotion, developed in partnership with Sony Pictures, repeatedly takes over a substantial portion of my vehicle's central touchscreen. More seriously, when I shift the vehicle into reverse, the advertisement remains on-screen and obscures the rearview-camera image on most occasions. This is not a hypothetical concern. I have personally experienced this behavior repeatedly. …”
NHTSA complaint #11770961, filed 2026-10“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 October 11, 2025), Rivian repeatedly failed to diagnose or correct the same issues affecting my 2025 Rivian R1S Adventure. • Drive Cam / Diagnostics Error: Rivian’s diagnostics incorrectly reported my drive storage as 119 GB when I have a 2 TB SSD (the maximum recommended). …”
NHTSA complaint #11695876, filed 2025-10“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 children, creating a dangerous situation. Rivian service confirmed this is a “known bug” affecting many vehicles, but owners were not warned. Forums show this issue is widespread. A sudden blackout of all safety systems while driving is a major hazard and needs immediate investigation and recall action. …”
NHTSA complaint #11681278, filed 2025-08Related recalls
- 25V537000Aug 21, 2025Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles. An improperly grounded connection inside the High Voltage Distribution Box…Covers: Rivian R1S 2025, R1T 2025
- 24V827000Nov 1, 2024Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1T and R1S vehicles. Software version 2024.39.30 may prevent certain exterior lights from turning…Covers: Rivian R1S 2025, R1T 2025
Related service bulletins
- 11037100Aug 6, 2026Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2025 vehicles that may have a loose or cross-threaded ground nut inside the instrument panel. Affected…
- 11028630Jan 16, 2026SMS sent to LFP owners impacted by SOC Imbalance alerting them that their efforts have resolved their HV Battery Pack concern and may charge normally.
- 11026103Nov 14, 2025Email encouraging customers to schedule service to have battery brackets replaced.
- 11023487Sep 12, 2025Reminder text message for FSAM-1635.
- 11022477Aug 8, 2025FSAM-1635 3-Day SMS ● Message 1: ● Urgent Notice from Rivian: Action required for your R1. Our records indicate the 12V battery in your vehicle needs to be replaced immediately…
- 11022479Aug 1, 2025Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2025 R1T and R1S vehicles that may have been built with upper and lower 12V battery brackets that may…
- 11022473Aug 1, 2025Hi <customer name>, We’re reaching out about your Rivian. We identified a need to inspect your vehicle for a potential issue that could result in being unable to access or drive…
- 11019104May 13, 2025Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2025 R1T and R1S vehicles that may have been built with upper and lower 12V battery brackets that may…
- 11019107May 6, 2025Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2023-2025 R1T and R1S vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with an improperly formatted solid…
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2025 Rivian R1S
15 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsForward collision avoidance
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsLane departure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2025 Rivian R1S
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology