All Reported Problems
Every documented issue for this vehicle, organized by category
Documentation Opacity
1 issue reported
Rivian's terms and conditions for services like software updates or connected features can be modified at any time without notice. Continued use of the vehicle or services automatically constitutes yo...
Interface Friction
2 issues reported
The vehicle's Bluetooth music player is basic and lacks features for easily playing locally owned music files from a phone. Owners report it as inadequate and hope for improvements like better playbac...
Phone as Key allows owners to unlock and start the 2026 Rivian EDV 500 using their smartphone instead of a physical key fob, but it frequently fails to detect the phone automatically. Users often must...
OTA Behavior
1 issue reported
Rivian service centers may attempt unsolicited 'courtesy' over-the-air (OTA) software updates during unrelated repairs. These updates can fail, breaking critical systems like cameras and driver assist...
Privacy & Surveillance
4 issues reported
Rivian collects extensive 'Core Vehicle Data' and personal information from its vehicles to enable features like driver assistance (Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping Assist, Blind Spot Monitoring)...
Rivian discloses collected personal data to affiliates, service providers, and third-party advertisers, including 'sharing' as defined under California law for advertising purposes. This raises privac...
Rivian retains personal and vehicle data as long as needed for its purposes, legal needs, or disputes, and reserves the right to anonymize and use it indefinitely for business purposes without further...
Using Rivian services and features requires owners to acknowledge and direct the collection, use, sharing, and retention of personal information and Core Vehicle Data as necessary for those features t...
Remote Control Capability
1 issue reported
The Rivian app and connected services allow remote control of vehicle features like preconditioning and monitoring. Owners report that Rivian reserves the right to permanently terminate or temporarily...
Software Stability
1 issue reported
The Rivian's proximity locking feature automatically locks the doors when you walk away with the key fob or phone key. Owners report the vehicle randomly unlocking itself 15 minutes after parking and ...
Subscription Lock-in
1 issue reported
Rivian vehicles rely on internet connectivity for features and services. Owners face additional costs for enhanced wireless connectivity required to access certain in-vehicle features.
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