2025 Rivian R1T Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2025 Rivian R1T.

20242026
Complaints
13
per 10K Sold
25.5
US Sales
5,100
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
6

Worst 2025 Rivian R1T Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#13 complaints

Suspension Failures

#22 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

#32 complaints

Steering Defects

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2025 Rivian R1T.

Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Door
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2025 Rivian R1T. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2025 Rivian R1T

6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~73,165 vehicles.

26V009000Seat Belts:critical Fasteners · Seat Belts:rear/other:retractor
~869 affected

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1T and 2022-2026 R1S vehicles. The bolts that secure the second-row driver and passenger side seat belt retractor assemblies may be improperly tightened.

26V003000Suspension:critical Fasteners
~19,641 affected

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1S and R1T vehicles that previously had service performed. The toe link may have been reassembled incorrectly during service procedures performed before March 10, 2025.

25V585000Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control:software
~24,214 affected

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.

25V537000Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery
~23 affected

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles. An improperly grounded connection inside the High Voltage Distribution Box (HVDB) may cause a loss of drive power.

25V387000Exterior Lighting:turn Signal
~27,882 affected

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1S and R1t vehicles. One or both front turn signals may fail to illuminate and flash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

25V370000Seat Belts:front:anchorage
~536 affected

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1T and R1S vehicles. The D-ring bolts for one or both front seat belt anchorage assemblies may not have been properly installed.

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2025 Rivian R1T — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2025 Rivian R1T reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2025 Rivian R1T has 13 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 6 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Suspension Failures with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2025 Rivian R1T?
Top reported problems: Suspension Failures (3 complaints); Transmission / Drivetrain (2 complaints); Steering Defects (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2025 Rivian R1T have any recalls?
Yes — 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 73,165 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2025 Rivian R1T?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Rivian R1T reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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