2026.03 Update Pushed! Now Installing

[UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan]

Whatever it is, you can count on a bazillion complaint threads.

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[GRC]

Can't wait for this update regardless of what it has....Was starting to look for the next best thing....Google assistant would be awesome!

 

[KRG]

I'll take Phone as a Key improvements for $100 Alex.

Half the time, I still have to take my phone out of my pocket, open the app and by then the vehicle unlocks (I don't need to click unlock in the app). Otherwise, I can press on the driver's door handle until the end of time with the phone in my pocket and, many times, nothing will happen. iPhone 17 Pro, same issues when I had the 16 Pro since I just upgraded phones a few weeks ago.

I really can’t understand why this is so problematic to some and not for others. My Phone as Key has worked perfectly 100% of the time since day 1. Literally, I can’t remember a single time I’ve ever had to take my phone out, or even had to wait. It’s been instantaneous and perfect. iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone Air.

You’re all leaving the app running at all times?

 

[narmstrong79]

Amen. Everyone out here hoping for text messages and launch control...I'd settle for HVAC that doesn't go completely bananas, ignoring my fan speed setting and/or attempting to cook us alive despite being set to Auto 68F. Oh, and would be great if they can throw in automatic heated seats/steering wheel, like basically every luxury car (and even many mainstream brands) has had for the last 10 years.

Luxury... This feature is in basically standard in every car above $30k

 

[kxev]

I'm hoping this fixes the Max Pack charge curve bug that I uncovered. But I think that may have been too recent to make it into this update.

Context: https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/...-pack-service-has-not-seen-this-before.55431/

 

[Time2Roll]

Oh golly we need to start all this drama again so soon? Who's on first?

 

[UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan]

Release notes are out: https://riviantrackr.com/2026-03/

 

[mkhuffman]

I'm hoping this fixes the Max Pack charge curve bug that I uncovered. But I think that may have been too recent to make it into this update.

Context: https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/...-pack-service-has-not-seen-this-before.55431/

I don't think it is a charge curve bug. I'll post on your thread why I think that. Regardless, it is an issue isolated to your use case, and not a bug. IMO.

 

[mkhuffman]

Here's what's coming: https://riviantrackr.com/2026-03/

Meh. Not excited now.

 

[kxev]

I don't think it is a charge curve bug. I'll post on your thread why I think that. Regardless, it is an issue isolated to your use case, and not a bug. IMO.

Hmm. Rivian Service confirmed that it was abnormal behavior and a bug, and that it affected a brand new Max Pack that they took to the RAN alongside mine. They claimed it affected "all Max Packs" (they did not specify generation.) They said senior engineering leadership was aware, and promised a fix in "an upcoming software release", which is why I was posting on this thread.

But I am curious to hear your logic, this issue definitely isn't well understood yet! Not sure if it is present on other vehicles but not causing the same impact as mine, etc.

 

[LoneStar]

Id like the audio system to be stable. Hardly a day goes by without Sirius or Spotify locking up

 

[SANZC02]

I really can’t understand why this is so problematic to some and not for others. My Phone as Key has worked perfectly 100% of the time since day 1. Literally, I can’t remember a single time I’ve ever had to take my phone out, or even had to wait. It’s been instantaneous and perfect. iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone Air.

You’re all leaving the app running at all times?

I wonder if most people with issues have it in their back pocket. I’ve never had an issue in the 3 years I’ve had my R1S unless my phone is in my back pocket. I do not drive with it in my pocket so 99% of the time it is in my hand or gym bag as I approach and unlocks as I walk up.

First phone was an iPhone 12 Pro Max, replaced it with an iPhone 14 Pro Max, both work the same. Always have my app open and have location services for the app set to while using app. I do that so if I’m working in the yard or garage I can just close the app so it does not keep locking and unlocking.

 

[R1TBrett]

Gen 1 R1T Quad owner here:

This is a pretty massive update to be honest. It’s not Rivian Assistant but I’m impressed with the list of enhancements.

 

[jerseyff]

Gen 1 R1T Quad owner here:

This is a pretty massive update to be honest. It’s not Rivian Assistant but I’m impressed with the list of enhancements.

Agreed, not a huge list of new features, just committed development to the existing feature set. Okay, and we get Launch Mode now too

 

[SANZC02]

This is a welcome addition, will help going between conserve and all purpose on trips.

• Gen 1: You can now change between all on-road drive modes and adjust ride height, ride feel, and brake regen settings while Adaptive Cruise Control and Highway Assist are engaged.

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