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2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor — question: Low-voltage battery warning after software update

EcoBuilder27Community StarterOct 25, 20252024 Rivian R1S Dual-MotorFlorida
2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor, about 22,000 miles. 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. What am I missing?
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OldSchoolCommuter50Community StarterCommunity StarterOct 25, 2025permalink
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. Any freeze-frame data saved? I'm keeping receipts and dates in one folder.
OldSchoolCommuter50Community StarterCommunity StarterOct 25, 2025permalink
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. I'd do that before spending real money. This is from a 2024 Rivian R1S in Florida with 22,000 miles. Have you gotten a second quote in writing? This is the version I'd tell a friend.
EcoBuilder27Community StarterCommunity StarterOct 25, 2025permalink
I went back under the 2024 Rivian R1S and it only happens after a heat soak, not on a cold start. Trying not to diagnose from the couch.
TrailGeekCommunity StarterCommunity StarterOct 27, 2025permalink
Same neighborhood, different next step: Leave the alerts on the 2024 Rivian R1S so service can see what you saw. That's where I'd start. Have you gotten a second quote in writing? I keep a notes app thread for this now.
TrailGeekCommunity StarterCommunity StarterOct 25, 2025permalink
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. Any freeze-frame data saved? Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.
RustGarageCommunity StarterCommunity StarterOct 25, 2025permalink
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 — question: low-voltage battery warning after,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Run the total, not the monthly, before you commit. Climate here is different, so treat that as a local data point. I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.
CruiseGarage16Community StarterCommunity StarterOct 25, 2025permalink
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 — question: low-voltage battery warning after,” that was the fork that mattered for me. If you share a photo of the worksheet, easier to sanity-check. Only after sitting overnight so far.
OldSchoolSellerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterOct 25, 2025permalink
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. Not gospel, but it saved me a headache. I already checked the easy fluid levels.
OldSchoolCommuter50Community StarterCommunity StarterOct 26, 2025permalink
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. Then you'll know the next fork. Did the worksheet show tax yet? If it repeats twice more I'll book time.
RustGarageCommunity StarterCommunity StarterOct 27, 2025permalink
Yes, with one caveat: 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 — question: low-voltage battery warning after,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Run the total, not the monthly, before you commit. Climate here is different, so treat that as a local data point. This is me being the wet blanket on purpose.
TrailGeekCommunity StarterCommunity StarterOct 26, 2025permalink
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. Any freeze-frame data saved? Not trying to scare you — just skip the expensive first guess. I already checked the easy fluid levels.
OldSchoolSellerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterOct 26, 2025permalink
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. That's where I'd start. This is from a 2024 Rivian R1S in Florida with 22,000 miles. Just my two cents from doing this recently. If that fails I'll eat the diagnostic fee.
EcoBuilder27Community StarterCommunity StarterOct 26, 2025permalink
OP update: scanned the 2024 Rivian R1S again and still only have the one pending code, no new lights. Parking it somewhere I can hear it better next time.
EcoBuilder27Community StarterCommunity StarterOct 26, 2025permalink
Tried a second charger / second scan and the story on the 2024 Rivian R1S didn't change. I'll poke at it this weekend.
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