The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·25V537000·Announced 2025-08-21

Rivian high voltage distribution box grounding can cause power loss

Rivian is recalling certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles because an improperly grounded connection inside the High Voltage Distribution Box may cause a loss of drive power.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: Rubric level 4 covers structural vehicle defects: a faulty ground connection in the high voltage distribution box can produce a total loss of drive power.

Plain-English summary

Rivian Automotive, LLC is recalling certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles. About 23 units are potentially affected.

An improperly grounded connection inside the High Voltage Distribution Box may cause a loss of drive power.

NHTSA states that a loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

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 on October 17, 2025. Owners may contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
RIVIAN R1T, R1S
Brand
RIVIAN
Manufacturer
Rivian Automotive, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Propulsion system
Hazard
Affected units
23

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • R1T
  • R1S

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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