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What’s Coming in Rivian Update 2025.26
Rivian’s 2025.26 update is beginning early testing and looks to be a well-rounded release with a mix of performance upgrades, tech improvements, and Gen 2-exclusive enhancements. Both generations see steering refinements and smoother in-car experiences, while Gen 2 drivers get a big step forward in Driver Assistance.
- Steering Upgrades in Sport and Off-Road Modes
- Sport mode now delivers sharper cornering and more tire feedback. Off-Road modes reduce steering kickback over rocky terrain and improve control when rotating or drifting on gravel. All-Purpose, Snow, and Conserve modes remain unchanged.
- Gen 2 Driver Assistance Improvements
- The system reacts faster to merges, cut-ins, and stopped traffic. Detection works better when sensors are blocked by snow, mud, or direct sunlight, tracks vehicles across more lanes, and avoids unnecessary disengagements on poorly marked roads.
- Tech and Usability Tweaks
- Apps on the center display run smoother, Navigation is more responsive to swipes, and Alexa now works with YouTube. Apple Music login issues are fixed, Gear Guard videos display properly, and trip efficiency readings are now accurate. Climate control in humid conditions is improved, battery conditioning is more available at low charge, and there’s now an option in Settings to restart the vehicle. Even the active grille shutters are quieter when the vehicle wakes from sleep.
2025.26 is still in early testing, but if things go smoothly, a wider rollout should follow in the coming weeks.
Hi Jose,
Is there an easy way to report a software glitch to Rivian? I came across a funny one this afternoon with the new Google Maps navigation software. I-35 in Minneapolis splits into I-35E and I-35W. The new software reads I-35W as “I 35 Watts”. I’ve never come across this when using Google Maps in other vehicles, so it almost seems like an Easter Egg someone at Rivian added for a laugh.
Visit https://maps.google.com and find the road. Right click and report an issue.
If anything, report it in the UI from your R1. It is possible Rivian is served a unique fork of maps.
Can’t wait to get my R2 any updates ?? I’m in a wait list!
Any chance we could get an option to level the R1S so the back sleeping platform is level, not the whole rig? It would make sleeping in the car way more enjoyable.
Also the track slider in the rear cargo of the R1S would be awesome if it was interchangeable with the track system on the roof racks. Keep up the great work!
What happened to messaging while driving?
Nothing to report on it yet 🙁