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Another software-related recall — are cars getting too centralized?

GarageRoadie4Community StarterJul 14, 20262023 Rivian R1T Quad-MotorCentral Florida
This newest recall looks like another case where a software/electronics fault affects a basic driving function. I like modern features, but it does make me wonder whether too many systems now depend on one screen/module. If I fix it I'll come back and update the thread.
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V8RoadieCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJul 14, 2026permalink
I'd wait for the actual TSB/recall population, not the headline. On a 2023 Rivian R1T, I'd care more about the remedy and downtime than the press wording. That's where I'd start. This is from a 2023 Rivian R1T in Central Florida. If it doesn't change the out-the-door or the repair estimate, it's noise. Make the next action something you can finish this week. I'm keeping receipts and dates in one folder.
PistonHauler96Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 14, 2026permalink
Software recalls make me ask how much of 'driving' lives in a module now. On a 2023 Rivian R1T, I'd care more about the remedy and downtime than the press wording. That's where I'd start. The universe charges extra for guessing. A day of patience here is cheaper than a wrong part. If the story changes I'll post the new data.
NorthCamperCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJul 14, 2026permalink
Software recalls make me ask how much of 'driving' lives in a module now. If this is a 2027 reveal, I wouldn't map it onto today's 2023 Rivian R1T ownership costs yet. Then you'll know the next fork. On “related recall — are cars getting too,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Just my two cents from doing this recently. Wrote this up on my lunch break.
TurboRiderCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJul 15, 2026permalink
New-model numbers always look better than curb weight and tire size. On a 2023 Rivian R1T, I'd care more about the remedy and downtime than the press wording. I'd do that before spending real money. Post the numbers (or the code) and people can get more specific. Doing the boring step first on purpose.
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