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 driver also failed to maintain control as required by SAE Level 2 systems. While Rivian has not reported any injuries, the condition could theoretically increase crash risk if drivers don’t stay engaged.

The fix is simple: Rivian pushed out software version 2025.18.30 on June 3, 2025, which resolved the issue. According to the recall filing, more than 99 percent of vehicles that could have been affected are already running this or later software. And with Rivian’s latest OTA, version 2025.26, the actual impact of this recall is minimal.