Rivian HVAC Acting Up - Need Advice on Dog Mode | Rivian Forum: R1S, R1T, R2 & R3

Rivian Blue · 2025-04-30T14:22:57+00:00

I can't really tell if it was the latest update that caused this issue with my Rivian R1S. A few days after I updated my Rivian software to the latest version, my R1S locked and unlocked every time I passed by the garage, which was kind of strange at first. I looked for the proximity lock setting for my home address, but it was missing from the menu. It was like the truck doesn’t recognize my house anymore. The constant noise from the locks was disruptive when my husband was working in the garage, and I was concerned I’d need to contact service before we eventually found a solution that worked. So, we removed our home address from the navigation system, re-entered it, and performed a soft reset. Then, I toggled the proximity lock setting off and back on. Within seconds, the full menu reappeared, including the home lock option. It’s been functioning normally since then, with no random locking. If anyone’s R1S is having this issue, try these steps. I hope this helps others avoid the trouble I experienced.

Rivian Blue

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Wednesday at 9:48 AM

Yesterday, I noticed my Rivian’s dog mode isn’t working right. When I leave it on for just a few minutes, the cabin gets way too hot, showing over 75 degrees, which isn’t safe for my Pug, even in chilly weather. I’m not sure if this is a serious problem or something minor, but it’s worrying me. I’m wondering if I should book a service appointment to get it checked out, or if this is a common issue others have seen.

It’s frustrating because I want to keep my dog comfortable, and I don’t know what’s causing the heat to spike like this.
I also noticed this happens whenever the rear vents are on. Yesterday, during a two-hour drive home, I tried warming the back seats, but after about 10 minutes, the whole cabin got uncomfortably hot. The only way to cool it down was to turn off the HVAC and keep the rear vents off.

I’m not sure if this is a software glitch or something more serious. I’m thinking about scheduling a service visit soon, especially since my heat pump is getting louder, but I’m hoping it’s just a simple fix. Has anyone else dealt with this?