2022 Rivian R1T Technical Service Bulletins

87 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2022 Rivian R1T. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10232189Feb 16, 2023Fuel system. Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2022 R1T vehicles that may have an outdated version of the battery management system (BMS) firmware. This firmware version may prevent over the air software updates, resulting in delayed access to new features. Rivian will manually update the BMS firmware. Rivian is launching this campaign for customer satisfaction and to ensure the quality…
• 10232188Feb 16, 2023Body and structure, Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Rivian is launching a technical service bulletin for some model year 2022 R1T and R1S vehicles that are equipped with early production versions of the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) front door fixed glass moldings. In some situations, the molding may become separated from the fixed glass, resulting in excessive wind noise and a perceived quality issue.
• 10228719Dec 19, 2022Latches, locks and linkages. Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2022 R1T vehicles that may have been built with door latch mechanisms that are prone to water intrusion. In rare instances the handle lever inside the door may bind, preventing a door from latching or unlatching. If the door does not latch, the customer would notice it swinging freely and a “door ajar" indicator light will illuminate on the…
• 10228727Dec 16, 2022Seats, Wheels. Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2022 R1T and R1S vehicles. On these vehicles, the automatic adjustment of the steering wheel and seats to the customer’s preferred positions may become disabled due to a system incompatibility with a recent software update. Under this condition customers may need to position their steering wheel and seat manually.
• 10228723Dec 15, 2022Body and structure. Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2022 R1T upper C-Pillar trim panels. The current pillar design meets or exceeds all regulatory requirements. Rivian is implementing a modification to the upper C-pillar trim panel for continuous improvement and to further enhance the performance of the vehicle’s head protection system which is expected to achieve a “Good” rating for the…
• 10228721Dec 12, 2022Equipment. Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2022 R1T vehicles that have a bed storage compartment that could be difficult to open during freezing weather conditions. In these conditions, the bed storage compartment seal could stick to the bed floor panel if moisture seeps between these components and freezes. Rivian will replace the bed storage compartment seal with a new seal that is…
• 10228717Dec 12, 2022Hybrid propulsion system. Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2022 R1T vehicles that could exhibit inadequate sealing on the seams of the high voltage (HV) battery. This condition could, in rare instances, result in moisture entering the HV battery and a potential loss of HV isolation.
• 10228730Dec 2, 2022Equipment. Rivian is initiating a technical service bulletin for some R1T vehicles that may have a tonneau cover that does not properly open or close. If necessary, Rivian will open the tonneau cover and temporarily disable it so that it remains in a fully-open position.
• 10227499Nov 3, 2022Electrical system. Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2022 R1T vehicles which may have been built with a body control module (BCM) that was incorrectly assembled by the supplier. An incorrectly assembled BCM may cease functioning, which would cause an affected vehicle to enter a reduced performance safe state mode and a "Limited Performance Mode" indicator light will illuminate on the driver…
• 10225738Oct 12, 2022Body and structure. Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2022 R1T vehicles that may be prone to water collecting in the rocker panels under certain conditions such as water fording or heavy precipitation. Water collected in the rocker panels may create a sloshing sound or, over an extended period of time, may result in water seeping into the cabin. Rivian will inspect the area and, if necessary…
• 10222713Sep 29, 2022Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure. Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2022 R1T vehicles that may have been built with improperly secured front door fixed glass moldings. In some cases, the molding may not properly adhere to the body, resulting in wind noise. Rivian will inspect the front door fixed glass moldings on both sides of the vehicle and replace with upgraded components, if necessary.
• 10222711Sep 29, 2022Engine cooling. Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2022 R1T vehicles that may have been built with a coolant filter clip that does not properly secure the coolant filter to the front subframe. If the coolant filter is not properly secured to the front subframe, it may operate with increased levels of noise and vibration from the front of the vehicle, which will be noticeable to the customer.
• 10222708Sep 21, 2022Body and structure. As you likely know, there are issues with our powered tonneau cover. While most are operating as intended, many are not. We want you to know we are aware of the issue and are working on a solution and a process for replacing existing tonneau covers. Right now, no action is required on your part; this is simply a proactive step to let you know we are working hard on this. Our goal is to have a solution early next…
• 10217306Jul 27, 2022Latches, locks and linkages, Body and structure. Rivian is launching a technical service bulletin for some model year 2022 R1T vehicles that might have early revisions of interior door handles. In some situations, the handle might snap back when it is released, exerting excess force on the handle and potentially breaking it. If a vehicle is serviced for a broken handle, Rivian will proactively replace all 4 interior door handles with upgraded components.
• 10217305Jul 27, 2022Equipment, Suspension, Body and structure. Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2022 R1T vehicles that may have been built with front upper control arm bolt pass through holes in the shock tower that are larger than necessary. This could lead to premature wear of the control arm bushings, causing minor changes to vehicle suspension alignment. Rivian will inspect the front upper control arm bushings for wear and install…
• 10217308Jul 22, 2022Electrical system. Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2022 R1T vehicles that may have been built with an improperly routed cowl harness. If this harness is improperly routed, there is a potential for this harness to make contact with the windshield wiper mechanism during wiper use. If the harness contacts the windshield wiper mechanism and this condition persists over time, the vehicle may…
• 10215467Jun 10, 2022Electrical system, Equipment. Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2022 R1T vehicles that may have been built with a trapped jump start wire harness. This condition would prevent the jump start wire harness from being accessed in order to supply power to the 12V batteries from an external power source, preventing the vehicle from being “jump started” in the event of an over-discharged 12V battery. Rivian…
• 10215463Jun 10, 2022Body and structure, Equipment. Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some 2022 R1T vehicles that may have been built with weakened fasteners that secure some underbody panels. Heavy impact to the underbody panels could cause the fasteners to shear off and the underbody panels to become loose.
• 10215459Jun 10, 2022Electrical system. Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2022 R1T vehicles that may have been built with an onboard charger that cannot charge on alternating current (AC). The part supplier shipped onboard chargers that were built with a faulty component. Though AC charging may be disabled in these vehicles, direct current (DC) fast charging is still functional. Rivian will replace the onboard…
• 10215461Jun 8, 2022Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2022 R1T vehicles that may have been built with drive unit housing bolts that were not fully torqued. This condition may result in insufficient force holding together the exterior casing of the front and/or rear drive unit(s). If the housings are not sufficiently secured, the drive unit(s) may operate with increased levels of noise and…
• 10215457Jun 8, 2022Equipment, Suspension. Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2022 R1T vehicles that may have been built with rear left-hand (LH) and/or right-hand (RH) upper lateral link fasteners that were over-torqued. Over time, this over-torquing may cause the components, including the bolt, mounting bracket and upper lateral link bushing to deform, resulting in a loose joint.
• 10215456Jun 8, 2022Equipment, Brakes, Electrical system. Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2022 R1T vehicles that may have been built with a low clearance condition between the front wheel speed sensor wire harness and the front dust shield. If the wheel speed sensor touches the front dust shield and this condition persists over time, the vehicle may experience a rub-through of the wires in the wheel speed sensor wire harness.
• 10215464Jun 2, 2022Equipment, Electrical system. Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2022 R1T vehicles that may have been built with older firmware. If the vehicle has not been updated, the user may experience impaired vehicle access when using key cards or wrist bands. If there is a loss of key card and wrist band function, the vehicle can still be unlocked, accessed, and activated through other means, including the Rivian…
• 10213603May 27, 2022Suspension. Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some 2022 R1T vehicles that may experience vibration and noise from the left rear floor due to movement in the hydraulic suspension lines. Hydraulic suspension line movement could cause the lines to vibrate and make contact with the left rear floor and HV Battery housing while the vehicle is in motion.
• 10213601May 13, 2022Equipment. Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2022 R1T vehicles that may have been paired with a key fob with older firmware. If the key fob firmware has not been updated, the key fob may experience rapid battery drain and possible loss of function. If the key fob experiences a battery drain, the driver will receive a notification on the driver display.
• 10210948Apr 12, 2022Electronic stability control, Equipment, Body and structure. Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2022 R1T vehicles that may have been built with a low clearance condition between the left front frame harness and the steering column intermediate shaft. If the frame harness touches the steering column intermediate shaft and this condition persists over time, the vehicle may experience a wear-through condition of the wires in the frame…
• 10210946Apr 12, 2022Steering, Exterior lighting, Equipment, Electrical system. Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2022 R1T vehicles that may have been built with a low clearance condition between the cowl harness and the steering column. If the cowl harness touches the steering column and this condition persists over time, the vehicle may experience a wear-through condition of the wires in the cowl harness. The potential wear-through condition may affect…
• 10209956Mar 24, 2022Electrical system, Air bags, Seat belts. Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some 2022 R1T vehicles that may experience a wire harness clip becoming unseated under the front passenger seat. If this clip becomes unseated, there is a potential for this harness to make contact with the seat track during seat movement.
• 10209954Mar 14, 2022Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2022 R1T vehicles that may have been built with incorrect High Voltage (HV) cable brackets on the front drive unit. If the incorrect brackets are installed, the high voltage cables might become chafed over time, resulting in a "System Failure" indicator light and a notification that the vehicle needs service. Rivian will inspect the front…
• 10208799Feb 22, 2022Electrical system. Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2022 R1T vehicles. The gear guard camera wiring, contained within the spoiler assembly, may emit an electrical signal noise to the nearby high precision global navigation satellite system (GNSS) antenna which is also contained within the spoiler assembly. The signal noise may result in a loss of the highway assist feature.
• 10208798Feb 18, 2022Suspension. Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2022 R1T vehicles that may have been built without the damper reinforcement plate on top of the front damper. Without the damper reinforcement plate, the suspension loads may damage the shock tower over time. A damaged shock tower may result in additional suspension travel, a reduction in suspension stiffness, and abnormal noise noticeable to…
• 10208797Feb 1, 2022Brakes. Some 2022 R1T vehicles may have been built with the left side front brake caliper installed on the front right or vice versa. Incorrect brake calipers may result in damage to the brake hoses. Customers may notice noise resulting from contact of the brake hose with the wheel weight. If the condition progresses, the brake hose could rub through. To date, we have not identified a rub-through on any vehicle.
• 10207759Jan 25, 2022Exterior lighting, Electrical system. Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2022 R1T vehicles that may experience inoperable headlamps, turn signals, position lamps, and daytime running lights at temperatures near -10°C (14°F) and below after being exposed for prolonged periods of time to such conditions when the vehicle is shut off (e.g., overnight). Customers may receive a malfunction indicator lamp warning and…
• 10207760Jan 22, 2022Electrical system, Equipment. Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2022 R1T vehicles that may be experiencing impaired telematic functionality due to lack of connectivity. Symptoms may include loss of GPS navigation, cellular connection, certain driver-activated assist functions and SOS connectivity. If these features are deactivated due to lost connectivity, the driver will receive “feature unavailable”…
• 10207758Jan 14, 2022Brakes, Equipment, Electronic stability control. Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2022 R1T vehicles that may experience a rear wheel liner wire harness (electronic parking brake and wheel speed sensor) pulling out of the harness holder during full wheel droop, allowing the harness to be out of position and contact the inside of the wheel. If the harness rubs through it could cause a loss of electronic parking brake and/or…
• 10207757Jan 14, 2022Air bags, Electrical system. Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2022 R1T vehicles that may have been built with a pinch condition of the passenger airbag wire harness in the instrument panel. If the wires are damaged the airbag light will illuminate, indicating a fault in the system. Rivian is launching this campaign for customer satisfaction and for the continuous improvement of Rivian vehicles.
• 10207696Jan 14, 2022Equipment, Body and structure. Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2022 R1T vehicles that may have been built with hood mastic adhesive that does not entirely bond the outer hood to the inner hood. If the outer hood is not correctly bonded to the inner hood, fluttering may be observed while driving at speeds of 70+ mph. Rivian is launching this campaign for customer satisfaction and to improve the quality of…

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