Rivian Issues Extensive TSB for Door Trim Panel Noise and Vibration on R1T and R1S

Rivian has released technical service bulletin RSB-93-26-001-1 addressing various interior rattles, vibrations, and trim noises affecting certain 2022-2026 Rivian R1T and R1S vehicles.

According to the bulletin, some vehicles built between September 2021 and October 2025 may develop noises or vibration issues originating from the door areas, and rattling sounds (particularly during driving). Rivian says the issue may be perceived as a poor quality concern by owners.

What Rivian Is Addressing

The bulletin outlines a surprisingly extensive rework process involving door trim panels, clips, seals, wiring areas, switches, water shields, foam padding, flock tape, and lubricant application throughout multiple sections of the doors and body seals.

Rather than replacing a single defective component, Rivian appears to be targeting multiple potential noise and vibration paths throughout the door assembly.

Affected Vehicles

  • 2022-2026 Rivian R1T
  • 2022-2026 Rivian R1S

The bulletin notes that owners should refer to Rivian’s TSB Guide Dashboard to determine whether a specific VIN is affected.

What the Repair Involves

The repair procedure spans more than 20 pages and includes:

  • Removing front and rear door trim panels
  • Applying flock tape to trim interfaces and switches
  • Replacing and modifying trim clips
  • Adding lubricant to numerous contact points
  • Adding foam material behind water shields
  • Re-torquing fasteners
  • Applying lubricant behind body-mounted seals
  • Addressing possible vibration transfer points throughout the door structure

The bulletin even includes separate repair paths for certain 2025 model year vehicles.

Rivian Is Chasing NVH Refinement

One interesting takeaway from this bulletin is how much effort Rivian is putting into NVH refinement (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) after vehicles are already in customer hands.

Modern EVs are extremely quiet compared to internal combustion vehicles, which often makes small rattles and trim noises much more noticeable to owners. As a result, manufacturers frequently end up chasing very subtle vibration and acoustic issues that might have gone unnoticed in traditional vehicles.

This bulletin provides a rare behind-the-scenes look at how much engineering effort can go into tracking down and isolating seemingly simple interior rattles.

Not a DIY Repair

The procedure requires extensive interior disassembly, specialty materials, torque procedures, and numerous reassembly steps. This is clearly intended for trained Rivian service technicians rather than owner-performed repair work.

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I'm an EV analyst focused on a real-world, objective take on electric vehicle ownership. I've been driving EVs for over a decade and have owned 8 across multiple brands, with seat time in many more. EV Outdoors is independent analysis of EV towing, road-tripping, and the realities manufacturers leave out of the brochure.

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