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NHTSA Recall 25V585000: Software (forward collision avoidance)

Rivian Automotive, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 24,214 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Rivian R1S.

24,214
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2025
owners notified (October 17)
NHTSA campaign25V585000
Manufacturer campaignFSAM-1744
ComponentFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE › ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL › SOFTWARE
Report receivedSeptember 8, 2025
Owner notificationOctober 17, 2025
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

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.

Safety 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.

Vehicles covered by recall 25V585000

Make and modelModel years
Rivian R1S2025
Rivian R1T2025

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.