2023 Rivian R1S service bulletins & manufacturer communications

48 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Rivian R1S. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.

• Rivian is launching a technical service bulletin for some model year 2022-2026 R1T and R1S vehicles that might have an audible rattle originating from the B-pillar area when drivin…
  RSB-93-26-002-1 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Jul 24, 2026
• Rivian is launching a technical service bulletin for some model year 2022-2024 R1T and R1S vehicles that might have bubbles in the painted surfaces below the exterior door handles.…
  RSB-56-25-002-2 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jul 23, 2026
• Rivian is launching a technical service bulletin for some model year 2022-2024 R1T and R1S vehicles that could have inadequate adhesion between the outer door panel and an internal…
  RSB-56-26-001-2 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jul 23, 2026
• Rivian is launching a technical service bulletin for some model year 2022-2024 R1 vehicles that may have ultrasonic sensors detached from the front fascia mounting area. After deta…
  RSB-86-26-001-1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 19, 2026
• Rivian is launching a technical service bulletin for some model year 2022-2024 R1T and R1S vehicles that may be susceptible to water ingress in the front HVAC assembly. This may re…
  RSB-26-26-001-1 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility/wiper · issued May 15, 2026
• Rivian is launching a technical service bulletin for some model year 2022-2026 R1T and R1S vehicles that may be prone to noise and/or vibration from the door areas, particularly bu…
  RSB-93-26-001-1 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Apr 17, 2026
• SMS Reminder sent to customers who had still open potential 12-volt failures.
  12v Battery Low SMS 2 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 17, 2026
• SMS sent to customers with potential 12-volt failure and advising need for replacement to avoid drivability interruptions.
  12v Battery Low SMS 1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 9, 2026
• Rivian is launching a technical service bulletin for some model year 2022-2024 R1T and R1S vehicles that could have inadequate adhesion between the outer door panel and an internal…
  RSB-56-26-001-1 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 4, 2026
• Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2022-2024 R1T and R1S vehicles. These vehicles may have HV battery connectors that are susceptible to corr…
  RCA-30-25-001-1 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel/propulsion System · issued Nov 21, 2025
• Rivian is launching a technical service bulletin for some model year 2022-2024 R1T and R1S vehicles that might have bubbles in the painted surfaces below the exterior door handles.…
  RSB-56-25-002-1 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 20, 2025
• Email requesting customers to have service performed on their vehicle.
  FSAM-1507 Email 11132025 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Nov 14, 2025
• Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2023-2025 R1T and R1S vehicles that were built with a front NVH/ting washer that may damage the nearby whe…
  RCA-38-25-002-1 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 29, 2025
• Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2023-2024 R1T and R1S vehicles. On these vehicles, the wheel hub to knuckle joint may have been assembled …
  RCA-18-24-001-3 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Aug 1, 2025
• FSAM-1476: Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2022-2023 R1T and R1S vehicles that were manufactured with a certification label that has the i…
  RCA-60-25-001-1 · Service campaign · Unknown / Other · issued Jul 24, 2025
• FSAM-1608: Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2023-2024 R1T and R1S vehicles. On these vehicles, the wheel hub to knuckle joint may have been…
  RCA-18-25-001-1 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 9, 2025
• Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2023-2025 R1T and R1S vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with an improperly formatted solid stat…
  RCA-78-25-003-1 · Service campaign · Electrical System · issued May 6, 2025
• Bulk SMS - Service Campaign Awareness
  SMS - Campaign awareness · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 22, 2025
• We’re reaching out about your <<<R1T,R1S>>> (VIN: <<insert VIN here>>). We need to <<<replace the 12V battery>><<,>> << and>> swap the HVAC drain plug <<,>> << and>> <<inspect the …
  3P Information Email · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Feb 21, 2025
• Rivian Internal Hi <customer name>, We’re reaching out about your Rivian. We identified a need to inspect your vehicle for a potential issue that could result in being unable to ac…
  Bundled Campaign SMS · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 21, 2025
• We’ve identified your R1T/R1S as needing a service appointment related to its Drain Plug. Please bring your vehicle in to prevent any issues, which could impact your HVAC system. C…
  Drain Plug Follow Up SMS · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 21, 2025
• We’ve identified your R1T/R1S as needing a service appointment to inspect and potentially adjust the torque for fasteners on your vehicle’s wheel hubs. Failing to inspect this coul…
  Hub Bolt Follow up SMS · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Feb 21, 2025
• We’ve identified your R1T/R1S as needing a service appointment related to its 12V battery. Please bring your vehicle in to prevent a 12-Volt Failure, which could leave you unable t…
  12V Follow Up SMS · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 21, 2025
• Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2023-2024 R1T and R1S vehicles. On these vehicles, the wheel hub to knuckle joint may have been assembled …
  RCA-18-24-001-2 · Service campaign · Power Train · issued Dec 19, 2024
• Text message sent to customers to encourage them to call and schedule service.
  Proactive Service Bundle · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 15, 2024
• Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2022-2024 vehicles that were built with a front HVAC assembly drain valve that can become clogged after co…
  RCA-26-24-002-1 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Nov 14, 2024
• Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2022-2024 R1T and R1S vehicles that may have been built with the incorrect interior audio amplifier. On th…
  RCA-78-24-001-1 · Service campaign · Electrical System · issued Oct 20, 2024
• Rivian is launching a technical service bulletin for some model year 2022-2024 R1T and R1S vehicles that are prone to excessive cabin noise and vibration from the A/C compressor. W…
  RSB-93-24-001-2 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Oct 1, 2024
• Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2023-2024 R1T and R1S vehicles. On these vehicles, the wheel hub to knuckle joint may have been assembled …
  RCA-18-24-001-1 · Service campaign · Suspension · issued Sep 20, 2024
• Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2022-2023 R1T and R1S vehicles that may have been delivered with a tire service kit that is missing some h…
  RCA-96-24-001-1 · Service campaign · Unknown / Other · issued Sep 20, 2024
• Rivian is launching a technical service bulletin for some model year 2022-2024 R1T and R1S vehicles that are prone to excessive cabin noise and vibration from the A/C compressor. W…
  RSB-93-24-001-1 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Aug 31, 2024
• Rivian is initiating a technical service bulletin for some 2022-2024 R1T and R1S vehicles. In some situations, the driver may notice a squeaking or chirping noise coming from the f…
  RSB-18-24-001-1 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jul 3, 2024
• Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for portable chargers that were supplied with some model year 2022 and 2023 R1T and R1S vehicles. These portable chargers may …
  RCA-90-23-001-1 · Service campaign · Unknown / Other · issued May 9, 2024
• 4/24/2024 Rivian Vehicle Connectivity Outage SMS Renotification Reminder from Rivian. We noticed your vehicle is still offline. To restore connectivity, simply restart your vehicle…
  SMS Comm Out Upd · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 24, 2024
• On Friday, March 22, 2024, an outage affected Rivian vehicle connectivity. The outage was resolved that same day, but some vehicles may require an infotainment reset to restore ful…
  LTE Outage032224 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 30, 2024
• Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2023 and 2024 R1T and R1S vehicles that may have been built with suspect battery cells. If one or more cel…
  RCA-30-24-001-1 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Diesel · issued Mar 14, 2024
• Rivian is initiating a Preliminary Information Notification (PIN) for MY2022/23 R1 vehicles. Under certain driving conditions, at low speeds (under 25 mph), when the vehicle is art…
  PIN.18.001.V1 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 24, 2024
• Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2022 and 2023 R1S and R1T vehicles that may have been built with a suspect auxiliary air compressor contro…
  RCA-96-23-002-1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 29, 2023
• Customer communication regarding software update 2023.42.
  2023.42 Text 2 · Technical service bulletin · Back Over Prevention · issued Nov 15, 2023
• Customer communication regarding software update 2023.42.
  2023.42 Email 3 · Technical service bulletin · Back Over Prevention · issued Nov 15, 2023
• Customer communication regarding software update 2023.42.
  2023.42 Text 1 · Technical service bulletin · Back Over Prevention · issued Nov 14, 2023
• Customer communication regarding software update 2023.42.
  2023.42 Email 2 · Technical service bulletin · Back Over Prevention · issued Nov 14, 2023
• Customer communication regarding software update 2023.42.
  2023.42 Email 1 · Technical service bulletin · Back Over Prevention · issued Nov 14, 2023
• Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2023 R1T and R1S vehicles that may have been built with an improperly routed cowl harness. If this harness…
  RCA-78-23-005-1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 9, 2023
• Rivian is launching a technical service bulletin for some model year 2022 and 2023 R1T and R1S vehicles. In some situations, the driver may notice a slight vibration or oscillation…
  RSB-10-23-001-1 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jun 14, 2023
• Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2022-2023 R1S and R1T vehicles that may have been built with an onboard charger that cannot charge on alte…
  RCA-34-23-002-1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 31, 2023
• Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2022 and 2023 R1T and R1S vehicles. On these vehicles, the steering wheel may not be properly aligned to t…
  RCA-10-23-002-1 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Apr 25, 2023
• Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2022 and 2023 R1S vehicles that may have been built with the incorrect interior audio amplifier. This resu…
  RCA-78-23-003-1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 25, 2023