Please help- High pitched ringing sound

[B - Ski]

I have a 2025 RS1, and it makes a high-pitched sound when I am driving at speeds ranging from 35 to 55 MPH. Can you listen and please help if you have had this problem? It is not the wind from the windows. It's like a ringing bellish sound. Also, it gets louder if my vehicle is wet. My RS1 has been in the shop for almost two weeks. Thanks for any input. *Sorry for the sniffling, I was sick when I took the video

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[Glembi2]

I hear it clearly. Does the tone vary between the speeds you mentioned?

It does not sound like the roof cross bars. But if you have those on, try removing them and checking for the sound again. Also check the exterior panels above your head to see whether any are loose.

Also, is the noise more of a whistling than squealing? If it was a bearing noise, I would have expected the ABS or traction control lights to turn on. And you would have heard a grinding noise at low speed.

If you can get a helper, have them drive while you sit in different spots in the truck to find out where the noise is loudest. Trying to find the source while driving is tough and sound reflections can be deceptive

 

[Osyras]

That sounds like the crossbar whistle to me also. If that is not the case, open a support ticket and let Rivian sort it out!

 

[DanSexton]

I have same exact noise on a LE R1T and I do not have the cross bars.

 

[mikehmb]

I had an interim Gen2 R1S and it made the same noise. Also made a howl at certain speeds / accelerator input. I was going to get it into the shop before I ultimately went back to a Truck, which is also a Gen2 and does not exhibit this behavior.

 

[Woo]

I have a 2025 RS1, and it makes a high-pitched sound when I am driving at speeds ranging from 35 to 55 MPH. Can you listen and please help if you have had this problem? It is not the wind from the windows. It's like a ringing bellish sound. Also, it gets louder if my vehicle is wet. My RS1 has been in the shop for almost two weeks. Thanks for any input. *Sorry for the sniffling, I was sick when I took the video

Does this seem to be coming from the front somewhere? Hard to localize?

If so, you can do a quick test. Take off the cover panel in the front trunk that goes over the air filter. It spans the width of the opening near the glass. Then drive the same speeds and see if it still happens.

If it stops, there is a gap formed near the area by the cabin filter (probably) that is causing the whistle. If it still exists, I'd definitely get it looked at.

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