OTA 2026.23 Update - draft release notes

[UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan]

First draft of notes are out at rivianroamer and riviantrackr. Those looking for a big update will be disappointed.

https://rivianroamer.com/software-updates/2026-23
https://riviantrackr.com/2026-23/

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[josh0]

Lots of bug fixes and minor improvements instead of major feature development is a big update!

 

[3wisemonkeyz]

Love the focus on Apple music but next time fix the HVAC memory settings! So sick of turning off passenger vents every drive!

 

[BanditTA]

Agreed I don’t need much in the way of new features - just keep honing what it already has. Hopefully the memory setting for Rivian Assistant is a big improvement.

 

[SwampNut]

Lots of bug fixes and minor improvements instead of major feature development is a big update!

I can't wait to see what new fun bugs they give, also!

 

[Noplacelikeloam]

Love how these are defined as “rare” issues. Regardless, good work on focusing on fixing things before new features.

 

[Darkneo]

"Draft Service Request"... Even they know...

 

[Proxy]

Love the focus on Apple music but next time fix the HVAC memory settings! So sick of turning off passenger vents every drive!

I avoid this by turning on the HVAC by touching any vent that was on previously. Works 100% of the time as long as I don’t miss.

 

[3wisemonkeyz]

I avoid this by turning on the HVAC by touching any vent that was on previously. Works 100% of the time as long as I don’t miss.

Do you do that when the AC is off? Mines usually on when I get in. Just trying to understand.

 

[Proxy]

@3wisemonkeyz It works when the HVAC was turned off using the power button on the screen. I have noticed that when preconditioning was used it resets and this method doesn’t work.

 

[McLovin]

I appreciate this fix:

• Made improvements to enable quicker library updates when you make changes outside of the vehicle

This has driven me crazy, when I add a new album via the phone, and it takes weeks to show up in my Truck.

 

[jrmbadger]

Looks like a nice update to me. I think charging info with the Rivian assistant is great! What id really like is for it to be able to tell me how many stalls are available, whats around, etc… but I’ll take just searching for them for now.

also intrigued to find out what stations they added. New networks ? I’d love for them to add Kwik Trips Kwik chargers. They’ve got great 400kw chargers in MN, WI, and Iowa.

 

[UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan]

Looks like a nice update to me. I think charging info with the Rivian assistant is great! What id really like is for it to be able to tell me how many stalls are available, whats around, etc… but I’ll take just searching for them for now.

also intrigued to find out what stations they added. New networks ? I’d love for them to add Kwik Trips Kwik chargers. They’ve got great 400kw chargers in MN, WI, and Iowa.

Tapping on the charging site should reveal info on number of plugs and current status. Unless I'm misremembering. As for what's around, you should be able to see that on the nav as well (though not easily while driving) or ask Rivian Assistant.

 

[captainjp]

Looks to me that visualization of lights and cones are first steps towards point to point autonomy

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