2025 Rivian R1S Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 7%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 4 complaints about the steering of the 2025 Rivian R1S, 7% of the 55 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.
“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 the stability control is deactivated the steering issue stops. The issue is a safety concern as it's difficult to keep the vehicle in lane and straight with the stability control activated which turns to On each time you drive the car.”
NHTSA complaint #11695067, filed 2025-10“The vehicle steering wheel has never been straight since the day I purchased it but I thought it was normal because of the roads I drive on then it got worse and worse. Now it pulls to the left when accelerating and the steering wheel is wobbly. The steering wheel is off center by about 1-4 degrees even when the wheels are going straight. After searching on the forums and NHTSA website I found that this was an issue with 2022-2024 models. I worry that the issue has not been resolved with the 2025 model years. …”
NHTSA complaint #11663831, filed 2025-05“Driving my Rivian R1S on a road trip with family from Seattle, WA to Ketchum, ID (about 600miles.) Stopped to recharge outside of Boise, ID for about 20mins. Started driving again and in about 5 minutes the car started warning (visual message and audible alarm). The following events then occurred: -- The warning message stated something along the line of Pull over immediately the car will shut down imminently. -- I was driving in traffic and was able to make it through an intersection and saw a gas station in the distance. …”
NHTSA complaint #11635538, filed 2025-01“Steering wheel vibrates back and forth when driving at highway speeds and following the flow of traffic. The shaking makes my hands and wrists numb after a few minutes of driving at speed. The car becomes uncomfortable to steer and keep straight at speed. Rivian Service Center attempted 1 repair (alignment and wheel rebalance) but the problem persists. At the second service visit, the Service Center mentions that an engineering investigation is ongoing, and that there is nothing the service center can do at this time.”
NHTSA complaint #11619023, filed 2024-10Related recalls
- 24V686000Sep 13, 2024Rivian Automotive, LLC. (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1S vehicles. The steering column control module (SCCM) may be missing cruise control markings. As…Covers: Rivian R1S 2025
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2025 Rivian R1S
15 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsForward collision avoidance
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsBrakes
6 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.
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