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#BS-2025-RIVR1S-2499

2025 Rivian R1s

Based on reports from 73 owners and 9 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 73 complaints, 8 crashes, 3 fires, and 9 recalls. Complaint rate is 3.7x the class average.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the LightsHIGH

7 owners reported lights issues — failures commonly reported around 2K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Lights (7 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Other11 (15%)

Lights7 (10%)

Electrical7 (10%)

Speed Control7 (10%)

Brakes5 (7%)

Steering4 (5%)

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking4 (5%)

Visibility4 (5%)

2025 Rivian R1s: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Lights Issues

Lights complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2025 Rivian R1s, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 2,200 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 2K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2025 Rivian R1s, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2025 Rivian R1s, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2025 Rivian R1s, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2025 Rivian R1s. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (9 recalls)

24V686000Oct 2024

STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE

Rivian Automotive, LLC. (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1S vehicles. The steering column control module (SCCM) may be missing cruise control markings. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

24V827000Dec 2024

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1T and R1S vehicles. Software version 2024.39.30 may prevent certain exterior lights from turning on when the Car Costume feature is activated.

25V085000Sep 2025

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles. The headlight low beams may fail to illuminate when starting the vehicle in cold weather. 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."

25V370000Jul 2025

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

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.

25V387000Sep 2025

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

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."

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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2025 Rivian R1s vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)

This vehicle

Class avg

3.7x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical standard sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 73 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 9 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Rivian R1s Model Years

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2025 Rivian R1s: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2025 Rivian R1s?

The most commonly reported issue with the 2025 Rivian R1s is related to the lights, with 7 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 2025 Rivian R1s reliable?

The 2025 Rivian R1s has 73 complaints, 8 crash reports, and 3 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 3.7x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.

How much does it cost to fix 2025 Rivian R1s problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 2025 Rivian R1s have any recalls?

Yes, the 2025 Rivian R1s has 9 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Rivian R1s problems start?

Based on 3 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 2,200 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

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