On the Dash:
- Rivian is recalling 24,214 R1S and R1T vehicles from model year 2025 due to a Highway Assist software defect.
- The issue, discovered after a misclassification incident, increases crash risk if drivers fail to take control.
- A June over-the-air software update has already fixed the problem in more than 99% of affected vehicles.
Rivian is recalling 24,214 R1S and R1T electric vehicles in the United States and Canada because of a software defect that may cause its Highway Assist system to misidentify lead vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said Friday.
The recall affects certain 2025 Rivian models running on older software. Regulators identified the defect after an incident involving a 2025 R1S, during which the system misclassified a low-speed vehicle and caused the driver to lose control. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Rivian said the problem relates to its advanced driver-assistance system under SAE Level 2, which requires drivers to remain engaged. When the system encounters a functional limitation and the driver does not take control, the risk of a crash increases, according to the filing.
In a related recall, the automaker issued an over-the-air software update, version 2025.18.30, on June 3 that fixes a similar defect. More than 99% of potentially affected vehicles have already received the update, the EV maker said.
Automakers are racing to deploy advanced driver-assistance features such as adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping systems as part of broader moves toward autonomous driving. Therefore, Rivian has been working to expand its own hands-free and “eyes-off” capabilities.
The company is urging remaining owners who have not yet updated to the latest software version to do so immediately at no additional cost.
