Rivian R1S (Rivian) – Hands-Free Highway Software (2025)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2025 RIVIAN R1S
Brand
RIVIAN
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2025
Rivian Automotive, LLC is recalling certain 2025 RIVIAN R1S vehicles due to forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control:software issues. Failure to detect another vehicle increases the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Failure to detect another vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026