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2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor — low-voltage battery warning after software update

QuietMom90Community StarterJul 1, 20262024 Rivian R1S Dual-MotorCalifornia
A software update finished overnight and this morning I got a low-voltage battery warning. Main battery is charged. Before scheduling service, is there anything safe to check in the app/service menu? Trying to diagnose before I book a shop.
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PixelRoadieCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJul 1, 2026permalink
I'd treat 12V warnings as a no-ignore. On the 2024 Rivian R1S, I'd get the 12V/DC-DC side checked even if the traction pack looks fine. I'd do that before spending real money. On “motor — low-voltage battery warning after software,” that was the fork that mattered for me. I'd want that in writing, not as a promise. Next check is the cheap one I can do in a driveway.
NewCarCamperCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJul 1, 2026permalink
I'd treat 12V warnings as a no-ignore. On the 2024 Rivian R1S, I'd get the 12V/DC-DC side checked even if the traction pack looks fine. Then you'll know the next fork. On “motor — low-voltage battery warning after software,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Stop there until you know. If your situation is the opposite, ignore me. I refuse to clear codes until someone else sees them.
EuroRoadie58Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 1, 2026permalink
Low-voltage gremlins will strand you even with a full pack. Try a second charger before blaming the 2024 Rivian R1S — site sharing and pack temp change the curve a lot. I'd do that before spending real money. This is from a 2024 Rivian R1S in California. Verbal 'we'll take care of it' is not a plan. Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.
RotorLearner50Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 2, 2026permalink
Charge curves lie if you don't match starting SOC and temp. Match starting SOC and battery temp if you're comparing 2024 Rivian R1S charge sessions. I'd do that before spending real money. Stop there until you know. Doing the boring step first on purpose.
RotorLearner50Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 2, 2026permalink
I'd treat 12V warnings as a no-ignore. On the 2024 Rivian R1S, I'd get the 12V/DC-DC side checked even if the traction pack looks fine. That's where I'd start. On “motor — low-voltage battery warning after software,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Stop there until you know. If your situation is the opposite, ignore me. Next check is the cheap one I can do in a driveway.
QuietMom90Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 3, 2026permalink
Update: the cheap test changed the symptom, so I'm not throwing parts yet. Trying not to diagnose from the couch.
QuietMom90Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 2, 2026permalink
Tried a second charger / second scan and the story on the 2024 Rivian R1S didn't change. If that fails I'll eat the diagnostic fee.
NorthMechanicish33Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 2, 2026permalink
Don't clear the alert just to make the screen pretty. Leave the alerts on the 2024 Rivian R1S so service can see what you saw. Then you'll know the next fork. Parts cannon is a personality type I try to avoid. I'll poke at it this weekend.
RotorLearner50Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 2, 2026permalink
Charge curves lie if you don't match starting SOC and temp. Match starting SOC and battery temp if you're comparing 2024 Rivian R1S charge sessions. Then you'll know the next fork. Stop there until you know. A day of patience here is cheaper than a wrong part. This is the version I'd tell a friend.
CanyonWeekend30Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 3, 2026permalink
Agree — and I'd add this: Leave the alerts on the 2024 Rivian R1S so service can see what you saw. I'd do that before spending real money. If they can't show the line item, I assume it's hiding. I'll poke at it this weekend.
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