Rivian recalls 24,214 EVs for Highway Assist software flaw
Rivian recall: 24,214 R1S and R1T EVs get OTA fix for Highway Assist misidentification bug
Rivian recalls 24,214 EVs for Highway Assist software flaw
Rivian recalls 24,214 R1S and R1T EVs for a Highway Assist software defect. An OTA update fixes vehicle misidentification—no service visit needed, per NHTSA.
2025-09-12T13:01:29+03:00
2025-09-12T13:01:29+03:00
2025-09-12T13:01:29+03:00
U.S. electric-vehicle maker Rivian has recalled 24,214 R1S and R1T vehicles in the United States due to a software defect related to the Highway Assist system, which may misidentify vehicles ahead, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported.The issue concerns certain 2025 models running an older software version. Regulators said the flaw came to light after an incident involving an R1S in which the system incorrectly classified a slow-moving vehicle, and the driver ultimately lost control of the situation. It’s a quiet reminder that even minor perception errors in code can complicate real-world driving.Rivian has already pushed an over-the-air update that fixes the bug. Owners do not need to visit service centers; installing the new software is sufficient. Swift remote remedies like this show the value of connected platforms when a problem is clearly defined.The recall fits a broader industry drive to roll out driver-assistance features—from adaptive cruise control to hands-off-capable suites. Rivian is also working on more advanced ‘eyes-off’ systems intended to move its vehicles closer to fully autonomous driving over time. The ambition is evident, and episodes like this gently underscore how the jump from assistance to autonomy remains the toughest stretch.
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Rivian recall: 24,214 R1S and R1T EVs get OTA fix for Highway Assist misidentification bug
Rivian recalls 24,214 R1S and R1T EVs for a Highway Assist software defect. An OTA update fixes vehicle misidentification—no service visit needed, per NHTSA.
Michael Powers, Editor
U.S. electric-vehicle maker Rivian has recalled 24,214 R1S and R1T vehicles in the United States due to a software defect related to the Highway Assist system, which may misidentify vehicles ahead, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported.
The issue concerns certain 2025 models running an older software version. Regulators said the flaw came to light after an incident involving an R1S in which the system incorrectly classified a slow-moving vehicle, and the driver ultimately lost control of the situation. It’s a quiet reminder that even minor perception errors in code can complicate real-world driving.
Rivian has already pushed an over-the-air update that fixes the bug. Owners do not need to visit service centers; installing the new software is sufficient. Swift remote remedies like this show the value of connected platforms when a problem is clearly defined.
The recall fits a broader industry drive to roll out driver-assistance features—from adaptive cruise control to hands-off-capable suites. Rivian is also working on more advanced ‘eyes-off’ systems intended to move its vehicles closer to fully autonomous driving over time. The ambition is evident, and episodes like this gently underscore how the jump from assistance to autonomy remains the toughest stretch.
