- Rivian must replace stalks on certain R1S models due to missing markings on components.
- A total of 33 examples of the recently launched 2025MY R1S models are affected.
- This is at least the second Rivian recall related to missing markings or stickers.
A new car sold in America might be completely safe in its operation, but if it lacks the proper markings or stickers, it can fail to meet federal safety standards. Rivian is experiencing this frustrating reality firsthand as it has just issued a recall affecting 33 vehicles. This isn’t the first time something of this nature has happened either.
According to the Irvine-based automaker, it first learned of a potential issue on September 6th. The parts manufacturer responsible for supplying its steering column control module (SCCM) alerted Rivian to a problem regarding specific components. It turns out that a few parts might have been shipped without the necessary markings indicating cruise control on the stalks where they are supposed to be located.
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That’s a problem because it means that these vehicles don’t meet the FMVSS for “Control and Displays.” In other words, they don’t have the required markings and need a fix to ensure compliance. Ultimately, Rivian determined that up to 33 vehicles could potentially have these suspect SCCMs.
In its filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Rivian estimates that only four percent of these vehicles will actually require a parts replacement. Notably, every vehicle involved in this recall is a 2025 R1S SUV.
While Rivian has not provided any specific details regarding the recall repair process for its service technicians, the filing does indicate that the affected cars will receive an entirely new SCCM. Owners of the 2025 Rivian R1S can check to see if their vehicle is affected by visiting NHTSA.gov or by contacting Rivian directly for more information.
They will likely need to carve out some time to visit a service center. It’s plausible that Rivian could attempt this fix with mobile service techs, but the company hasn’t made any promises in that regard. We can be sure of at least one thing; this won’t just be a simple five-minute recall where Rivian mails owners a sticker for them to slap on in their own time.
Interestingly, that is exactly what Rivian did in May of this year when 127 R1 models were missing necessary stickers. In that earlier case, the decal in question pertained to an airbag label.
