NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2025 Rivian R1s Safety Record
The 2025 Rivian R1s has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 11 recalls and 51 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2025 Rivian R1S faces a Heavy recall and complaint burden, with nine separate recall campaigns and 51 owner-reported complaints. These recalls address critical safety components, including seat belts, suspension fasteners, advanced driver-assistance systems software, high-voltage electrical grounding, and front turn signals. Owners have also reported four alleged crashes and four alleged injuries. Without published crash-test results from NHTSA, no star ratings or Safety Index score can be assigned for this model year. Consumers considering the 2025 R1S must assess the vehicle's safety profile based solely on its recall and complaint record, as federal crash-test data is unavailable.
The 2025 Rivian R1S was not crash-tested by NHTSA and carries a Heavy recall and complaint burden band based on nine recall campaigns documented in federal NHTSA records.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Heavy |
| Recalls on file | 11 |
| Owner complaints | 51 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Rivian R1s?
Three recall campaigns for the 2025 R1S address structural or safety-critical hardware: seat-belt mounting bolts, suspension toe-link fasteners, and a high-voltage grounding fault. These categories carry direct crash-consequence or fire-risk implications. This contributes to the model's placement in the Heavy recall and complaint burden band, which is further defined by a total of nine recall campaigns. Two additional recalls cover ADAS software and turn-signal illumination, both affecting vehicle interaction with other traffic. The owner complaint record reinforces these concerns, with forward collision avoidance and vehicle speed control systems accounting for 15 of 51 alleged issues. This points to driver-assistance system performance as a recurring concern for the 2025 model year. The 2024 R1S achieved a Safety Index of 77 and the 2023 model 72 under NHTSA's tested-vehicle program; these figures describe crash-test outcomes for prior model years and do not transfer to the 2025 R1S.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Rivian R1s have any recalls?
The 2025 R1S is named in five distinct recall campaigns covering: seat-belt critical fasteners on the second-row driver side, suspension toe-link fasteners on vehicles that had prior service, Hands-Free ADAS software operating below version 2025.18.30, an improperly grounded connection inside the High Voltage Distribution Unit, and front turn signals that may fail to illuminate or flash. NHTSA has not issued a park-outside or do-not-drive directive in the data provided, but the high-voltage grounding and suspension fastener issues are the categories shoppers should prioritize confirming as resolved through the VIN lookup.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE26V597000
Risk: An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 9, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1866. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 9, 2026.
Reported 2026-09-16
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL26V508000
Risk: Turn signals that do not function properly increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Rivian will inspect and replace the front turn signals as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 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, 2
Reported 2026-08-06
SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS26V009000
Risk: An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2026-01-15
SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS26V003000
Risk: The toe link joint may separate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2026-01-05
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE25V585000
Risk: Failure to detect another vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2025-09-08
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY25V537000
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2025-08-21
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL25V387000
Risk: Turn signals that do not function properly, failing to indicate the driver's intention to change direction, increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2025-06-11
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE25V370000
Risk: An improperly secured seat belt may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2025-06-03
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS25V085000
Risk: Headlight failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Rivian will replace the headlight control modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2025. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1612.
Reported 2025-02-13
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE24V827000
Risk: Deactivated exterior lighting reduces the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1552.
Reported 2024-11-01
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL24V686000
Risk: The driver may not know how to activate or deactivate the cruise control without the proper markings, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Rivian will inspect and replace the SCCMs as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 18, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4264. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1532.
Reported 2024-09-13
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Rivian R1s?
Fifty-one complaints have been reported to NHTSA against the 2025 R1S, all of which are unverified consumer allegations. The most frequently alleged problem areas are Unknown or Other components (13 reports), Exterior Lighting (9), Forward Collision Avoidance (8), Electrical System (8), Vehicle Speed Control (7), and Visibility and Wiper systems (5). Four of those reports allege a crash occurred and four allege injuries; none allege a fatality. These figures represent what owners reported, not confirmed defects.
51 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Rivian R1s?
The 2025 Rivian R1S has accumulated nine recall campaigns. This volume of recalls is substantial for a single model year. Prospective buyers of a used R1S should consider that any of these nine recall repairs may remain outstanding. It is critical to verify a specific vehicle's VIN at nhtsa.gov to confirm completion of all applicable recall work by a Rivian service center; buyers should not assume prior service has addressed these issues.
- The 2025 R1S has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exist for this specific model year.
- Nine recall campaigns are on record for the 2025 R1S, including a high-voltage grounding fault in the distribution unit and a suspension toe-link fastener issue on previously serviced vehicles, both of which owners should confirm as resolved via the NHTSA VIN lookup.
- Fifty-one unverified complaints have been filed with NHTSA against the 2025 R1S, with forward collision avoidance and vehicle speed control together representing 15 of those alleged reports.
- The 2024 and 2023 R1S were crash-tested and received Safety Index scores of 77 and 72 respectively; those scores apply only to those tested model years and do not carry over to the untested 2025 model year.
FAQ2025 Rivian R1s safety questions
Was the 2025 Rivian R1s crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 11 recalls and 51 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2025 Rivian R1s have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 11 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Rivian R1s. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Rivian R1s?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 51 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Rivian R1s. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Rivian R1s 2025.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.