Rivian recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Rivian R1S 2025
- Rivian R1T 2025
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25V537000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Rivian Automotive, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 21, 2025
- Owners notified
- Oct 17, 2025
- Vehicles or items affected
- 23
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 25, 2024 to Dec 11, 2024
- Part
- Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
- Maker's own recall number
- FSAM-1723
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Rivian recall: Back over prevention Sep 16, 2026
- Rivian recall: Exterior lighting Aug 5, 2026
- Rivian recall: Seat belts Jan 15, 2026
- Rivian recall: Suspension Jan 5, 2026
- Rivian recall: Forward collision avoidance Sep 8, 2025
- Rivian recall: Exterior lighting Jun 11, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.