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Rivian R1S 2025technical service bulletin

Bulletin 3-Day SMS Campn FSAM-1635 · NHTSA communication 11022477 · issued Aug 8, 2025

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Electrical System
component
2025
model years
2
vehicle entries

Official summary

FSAM-1635 3-Day SMS ● Message 1: ● Urgent Notice from Rivian: Action required for your R1. Our records indicate the 12V battery in your vehicle needs to be replaced immediately to prevent a potential no-start situation. This replacement is critical for your vehicle's reliability and will be performed at no cost to you. Schedule your appointment now by calling: (855) 748-4265 ● Message 2: ● [FirstName], this is a reminder from Rivian about the no-cost 12V battery replacement for your R1. Our technicians can complete this warranty service quickly to get you back on the road and avoid a potential

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.