U.S. electric vehicle maker Rivian is testing its 2025.34 software update internally and plans to roll out the release soon for both Gen 1 and Gen 2 vehicles, the company said, amid a separate recall affecting its R1S SUVs and R1T pickup trucks.
The recall, announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Friday, covers 24,214 vehicles due to a software defect that may cause the hands-free Highway Assist system to misidentify lead vehicles. The issue affects vehicles running software prior to version 2025.18.30. Rivian said that in rare cases, the system could misclassify a situation at very low speeds, resulting in a one-time functional limitation.
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For Gen 1 vehicles, the 2025.34 update introduces a Smart Charging Schedule Recommendation, which shifts charging to off-peak hours to reduce costs and emissions. Other enhancements include faster touchscreen response, smoother navigation, improved range-on-arrival estimates considering high-elevation air density, and audio refinements with customizable equalizer profiles. Bug fixes address Gear Guard video thumbnails, tonneau cover positioning, and fog light displays.
Gen 2 vehicles will receive updates to Highway Assist, including a new Co-Steer function allowing drivers to gently adjust lane position without disengaging, improved lane centering on moderate to tight curves, and expanded availability on urban and suburban highways. A digital key can now be stored and shared via Apple Wallet, Google Pixel, or Samsung devices. Audio improvements include richer bass, enhanced Dolby Atmos blending, and better soundstage separation.
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Rivian also highlighted performance improvements such as faster touchscreen operation, improved mobile command reliability, quieter climate control startups, and enhanced 12-volt battery health detection with new alerts. Bug fixes for Gen 2 address issues with door handle presentation in Car Wash mode and cabin conditioning requests from the app.
Gen 1
- Smart Charging Schedule Recommendation: Automatically shifts charging to off-peak hours for cheaper, cleaner energy (up to 20% savings).
- Enhanced Audio Settings: Save custom equalizer profiles and use two additional renameable slots.
- Performance Improvements:
- Faster touchscreen response and smoother navigation
- More reliable mobile commands while vehicle is asleep
- More accurate range on arrival estimates (now factoring air density at higher elevations)
- Bug Fixes:
- Gear Guard video thumbnails display correctly
- Tonneau cover position displays properly
- Fog light and exterior lighting issues resolved
- Trip energy and efficiency data stability improved
Gen 2
- Enhanced Highway Assist:
- New Co-Steer lets you gently adjust lane position without disengaging
- Availability expanded up to 50% on urban and suburban highways
- Improved lane centering on moderate to tight curves
- Digital Key: Store and share your Rivian key in Apple Wallet, Google Pixel, or Samsung devices.
- Smart Charging Schedule Recommendation: Same cost-saving, clean-energy feature as Gen 1.
- Enhanced Audio Settings: Custom profiles plus extra slots (same as Gen 1).
- Audio Refinements:
- Richer bass and more impactful sound
- Better soundstage separation and localization
- Improved Dolby Atmos blending for all seats
- Performance Improvements:
- Faster touchscreen and navigation stability
- More accurate trip energy and range estimates
- Better mobile command responsiveness while asleep
- Quieter climate startup in mild conditions
- Improved 12 V battery health detection with new alerts
- Bug Fixes:
- Door handles now present correctly in Car Wash mode
- Cabin conditioning requests from the app work consistently on first attempt
Source: Riviantrackr