Improperly Torqued Hub Bolts on R1S

Rivian PAAK Tip: What to Do in Poor Cell Service Areas

Rivian Mom · 2025-06-04T11:36:22+00:00

Last night, when I reached my Rivian truck after work, my iPhone displayed a message. I captured a screenshot to show what happens if you avoid signing back into the app. The Phone as a Key (PAAK) feature still works without logging in again. If you're in an area with poor cell service, don’t try to sign in. Instead, keep using the app and PAAK until you’re somewhere with a good signal and can access your password. The screen’s text explains this, but some users still get confused. This is a quick tip for PAAK users to avoid trouble.

Rivian Blue

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Mar 4, 2025

This is an old issue but still wanted to share a “known issue” story in case others run into to.

So apparently, there is a recurring issue with an improperly torqued hub bolt on R1S vehicles. Sounds similar to issues seen in connection with CV axle clunking. Mine occurred on front driver side. A grinding noise suddenly appeared when turning left. The improperly torqued bolt loosened enough to cause damage to brake rotor and pad and hub (all of which needed to be replaced) within 15 miles. Mine has been fixed some months back and it hasn't occurred again.

An additional information, R1S uses about 2 kW per mile in deep sand mode on highest suspension setting when driving in sand on the beach and moderately loaded.

Improperly Torqued Hub Bolts on R1S

Rivian Blue

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