NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Rivian Automotive, LLC - Improperly Tightened Ground Connection May Cause a Loss...
Published: August 21, 2025Recall ID: 25V537000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles. An improperly grounded connection inside the High Voltage Distribution Box (HVDB) may cause a loss of drive power.
Affected Products
Improperly Tightened Ground Connection May Cause a Loss of Drive Power
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Improperly Tightened Ground Connection May Cause a Loss of Drive Power |
| Nhtsa id | 25V537000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V537000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Rivian Automotive, LLC |
| Defect summary | Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles. An improperly grounded connection inside the High Voltage Distribution Box (HVDB) may cause a loss of drive power. |
| Completion rate | 95.65 |
| Corrective action | 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 October 17, 2025. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1723. |
| Consequence summary | A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | FSAM-1723 |
| Potentially affected | 23 |
| Report received date | 2025-08-21T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |