Software

Stay current on all Rivian software updates, features, and improvements. From over-the-air updates and UI changes to new app integrations and vehicle functions, this category covers everything happening on the digital side of Rivian ownership.

What’s Coming in Rivian Update 2025.34

Update 09/17/2025: Digital Key has been removed from the upcoming 2025.34 software update for further testing. Rivian’s 2025.34 software update is currently being tested internally and will be rolling out soon. This release brings major upgrades across both Gen 1 and Gen 2 vehicles, from smarter charging to enhanced driver assistance and a new digital key for Gen 2. Here’s what’s on the way: Gen 1 Gen 2 See full release notes

Rivian Safety Recall on 2025 R1 Highlights Highway Assist Fix in Recent OTA Updates

Rivian has filed a new safety recall affecting certain 2025 R1T and R1S vehicles, but the good news is that almost all owners are already in the clear thanks to recent OTA updates. The issue traces back to vehicles running software prior to version 2025.18.30. Rivian discovered that in rare cases Highway Assist could misclassify a situation at very low speeds, leading to a one-time functional limitation. This happened in one reported field incident involving a 2025 R1S, where the…

Rivian Smart Charging Arrives with Next OTA Update

Back in May, I shared that Rivian was preparing to roll out a new smart charging program with WeaveGrid. The goal was simple: make home charging cheaper and cleaner by automatically syncing your charging schedule with utility rates and grid demand. Early simulations suggested Rivian owners could save about 30% on home charging costs and cut emissions by 28%. Today, Wassym from Rivian confirmed that Smart Charging is officially here and rolling out with the next OTA update. He also…

Why JD Power’s Tech Awards Ignore Tesla and Rivian Despite Leading Scores

JD Power just released its 2025 US Tech Experience Index Study and the results are both eye-opening and frustrating. At the very top was Tesla with an impressive 873 out of 1,000 points. Rivian followed in second place with 730 points. Based on those scores you’d think Tesla and Rivian would be the ones walking away with the awards, right? Wrong. Here’s the catch. JD Power has an outdated rule that says an automaker must sell vehicles in every single…

Rivian Owners Will Soon Get Apple CarKey, But How Does It Stack Up? (UPDATE: Android too!)

It looks like Rivian is finally flipping the switch on Apple CarKey support. MacRumors spotted the feature in Apple’s configuration files, confirming that Rivian’s integration is now live on Apple’s end. While Rivian hasn’t officially enabled it yet on their side, the rollout is coming very soon according to a Rivian spokesperson. Rivian actually promised this more than a year ago when they launched their second-generation R1T and R1S and Apple even highlighted it at their WWDC 2025 event earlier…