CarRecallWatch- Component
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL:SOFTWARE
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2025 Rivian R1S and R1T vehicles running software earlier than version 2025.18.30 may not correctly identify a vehicle directly ahead while using the Hands-Free Highway Assist feature, which is part of the adaptive cruise control and forward collision avoidance system.
If the system fails to detect another vehicle, the risk of a crash increases. Drivers should stay attentive and keep their hands and focus ready to take control whenever driver-assist features are active.
Rivian is providing a free over-the-air software update that fixes the problem, so no dealer visit is required for the repair. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2025. You can contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261, and you should check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Rivian R1S | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Rivian R1T | 2025 |