Potential DIY Prevention: Adding Tape to Secure R1T Tailgate Trim

Rivian Blue · 2025-05-05T13:14:15+00:00

After my friend’s dog got out of his locked Rivian last week, I decided to check why it happened. I was surprised to discover that the driver’s door window buttons can roll down any window, even with the Window Lock on, which only stops the three passenger window switches from working. Pet Comfort Mode doesn’t block this either. If a pet steps on those driver’s controls, it can open a window and escape. Finding out a locked car isn’t fully pet-proof was a real surprise. I have since reached out to Rivian, asking for a fix to lock the driver’s window controls when Pet Comfort Mode is on. It’s worrying that a pet can accidentally open a window in a locked vehicle. I’m hoping they’ll add a software update to keep all windows secure. I’d love to know if anyone has found a way to prevent such incident or probably dealt with something similar.

wildlife R1T

Member

Apr 28, 2025

My truck’s tailgate trim was damaged for nearly a year, and it was such a hassle to look at every day. Thankfully, I finally got a replacement through the warranty, and it looks great now. The process was pretty easy, and having the new trim in place feels like a big relief. It’s nice to have the truck looking sharp again.

To help prevent the same issue from happening again, I added a strip of heavy-duty tape. It’s a small step, but I’m hoping it keeps the trim secure. A little effort now might save me trouble down the road.

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