Unpredictable Driver+ Shutdowns: Rivian Owners, Have You Seen This?

Rivian Mom · 2025-05-15T14:45:12+00:00

I've been using my phone's hotspot for months, and my Rivian connects to it automatically to run TuneIn and Spotify through the built-in apps on the main display. To be clear, this wasn’t Bluetooth streaming but actual phone data, and the apps worked perfectly without any issues. In Monday for the first time, I saw a Connect+ message pop up, even though the truck was linked to my phone’s data. I can still stream from my phone using Bluetooth, but the sound quality and user experience weren’t as good. This issue started between over-the-air software updates, though it might be tied to a specific date in the system. I tried a soft reset, but nothing changed. Has anyone heard if Rivian changed their policy on this? I remember Connect+ used to mention it provided "data" for streaming apps, suggesting you could use your own data instead. Now, it seems like you need Connect+ just to access the apps at all. I was surprised they allowed phone hotspots to work before, so this might be a deliberate change. I’m okay with paying for Connect+ if this isn’t just a temporary glitch. Any insights would be appreciated.

Rivian Mom

Active Wheeler

Wednesday at 6:50 PM

During my recent work trip, I ran into an annoying problem with my Rivian’s Driver+ system. While driving on a freeway I know well, the system unexpectedly turned off twice. The road’s never caused issues before, so I was puzzled. A warning message flashed on the screen, mentioning “SUV,” but it disappeared so fast I couldn’t read it all. It’s really hard to catch these quick alerts while focusing on driving safely. Has anyone else experienced this with their Rivian?

I’m trying to figure out what caused the Driver+ to disengage like that. Does anyone know if there’s a list of warning messages for Driver+ somewhere? Those brief pop-ups are tough to read without taking your eyes off the road for too long. I’d love to understand what the “SUV” warning means and how to fix it. If you’ve had this happen or have tips on finding the error codes, please share. It’d help make my next trip smoother.

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