Rivian Software Update 2026.31

Introducing RivianOS 2

R1

RivianOS 2 is our completely reimagined operating system. We've unified Navigation, Media, Energy, and quick controls into a sleek, ultra-intuitive design that transforms how you interact with your vehicle.

• Updated Media app: The enhanced app showcases a richer interface with dynamic hues, improved list view for long-form content, like podcasts and audiobooks, and support for Apple Music, Spotify®, TuneIn®, and TIDAL®.
• Dynamic quick controls: Quick controls and the media player can appear on either side of the center display for easier, more ergonomic access.
• Responsive UI and status bar: Interface elements adapt dynamically within apps, and the redesigned status bar makes key controls easier to reach while driving.
• Redesigned Settings app: The updated app is faster to access, more context-aware, and now includes universal search.
• Vertical status bar: The new vertical status bar displays key vehicle information and gives easier access to frequently used controls and Settings.
• Trip data panel: Similar to the Trip gauge available in Drive modes, the new trip panel available on the driver display shows real-time information on your current drive or trip.
• Weather app: View current conditions, air quality, and a 10-day forecast on the center display, or check weather for a destination in Navigation. Available as part of the Connect+ experience.
• Redesigned owner’s guide: The new home page provides quick access to top-level categories, and the search tool adds synonym support and lists popular searches.

Navigation Improvements

Varies by vehicle

We improved Navigation by adding the following:

• All vehicle types: Google Maps and Waze user reports on police presence and speed cameras along your route.
• R1: Mobile live trips in the Rivian mobile app that you or others who are drivers on the same vehicle can update before you get in the car and as you drive.
• R2: Mobile live trips that you or others who are drivers on the same vehicle can update before you get in the car and as you drive.

Auto-Tilting of Side Mirrors in Reverse

R2

The side mirrors automatically tilt downward when you shift into R (Reverse), offering a clearer view of the curb and rear tires, and they automatically return to their standard position when you shift out of R (Reverse). To enable auto-tilting, go to Settings > Mirrors and steering wheel on the center display and turn on Side mirror auto-tilting.

Dual Glove Box Locks

R2

We added locking controls to the dual glove boxes. To automatically lock the dual glove boxes, close both glove boxes, lock the vehicle, and take your keys with you. To manually lock or unlock one or both of the dual glove boxes, use quick controls or go to Settings > Access > Storage.

Additional Improvements

Varies by vehicle

• R1: Rivian Assistant now:
  • Recognizes spoken punctuation.
  • Handles more weather questions (such as those related to forecast for a specific day or time, the weather when you arrive at your next stop, and air quality), and answers them more accurately.
• R1: Improved LTE and Wi-Fi® reliability and connectivity status.
• R1: Battery and charging
  • Improved low-voltage electrical system fault recovery with controlled retry and shutdown behavior to better support vehicle recovery.
  • R1 Gen 1: Updated top-of-charge current thresholds to improve 12V battery management.
  • For LFP battery packs, improved state-of-energy persistence after a vehicle reset to help maintain accurate energy and range information.
  • Fixed an issue that caused the Energy app and related drive widgets to report incorrect overnight session durations.
  • Fixed an issue that caused the charging graph to display stale information after connecting to a charger.
• R1: Fixed an issue that caused Media to auto-resume correctly on unlock and approach, but pause again seconds later after the driver entered the vehicle and closed the door.
• All vehicle types: Climate
  • R1: Climate settings now persist across drive cycles.
  • R1: Status icon now shows when the system is in full Auto or manual.
  • R1: Improved the accuracy of the vent color in the Climate app.
  • R2: Added a driver focus vent control to redirect the front vents towards the driver. Choose the passenger-side control to turn driver focus mode on or off, or choose the driver-side control to turn both front vents on or off.
  • R2: Improved the accuracy of the displayed cabin temperature in Pet Comfort on the center display.
  • R2: Improved occupant comfort calibrations and system robustness in various environmental scenarios.
  • Fixed an issue that caused the driver seat to default to heat instead of vent when it was over 100°F (38°C) outside.
• R1 Gen 2: Fixed a rare issue that caused the doors to lock if a digital key was placed inside the vehicle.
• R2: Energy app
  • Updated trip data on the driver display to show total energy as consumption minus regeneration (energy gained from regenerative braking).
  • Fixed an issue that caused the Energy app and related drive widgets to report incorrect overnight session durations.
• R2: Vehicle access
  • Improved digital key pairing so a subsequent attempt can succeed even if the first pairing fails.
  • Fixed a rare issue that allowed a vehicle to lock with a digital key left inside the cabin, such as during loading or unloading.
• R2: Phone and messaging
  • Improved the reliability of Contacts. The vehicle shows recently synced contacts while your phone reconnects, and it tries to download contacts again instead of waiting for Bluetooth to restart.
  • Fixed an issue that caused incoming phone message notifications to be missed.
• R2: Media
  • Fixed an issue that caused audio to lag during video playback over Bluetooth.
  • Fixed an issue that caused Media to auto-resume correctly on unlock and approach, but pause again seconds later after the driver entered the vehicle and closed the door.

Maintenance

R2

• Added a new rear wiper service mode for cleaning the rear wiper area or replacing the wiper blade. To move the wiper out of its park position, go to Settings > Maintenance > Vehicle service and enable Rear wiper service.
• Increased the default tire rotation reminder interval from 7,500 mi (12,070 km) to 9,000 mi (14,484 km).
• Refined traction control calibration for more consistent behavior on low-grip surfaces.
• Fixed an issue that prevented the Gear Guard security system from recording video after the vehicle woke from sleep. (Thanks, imparkerburton, for the report.)