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Can you flat tow a Rivian R1S?
Rivian does not allow the 2026 Rivian R1S to be towed with all four wheels on the ground.
From the Rivian R1S Owner's Guide, Model Year 2025–2027 (United States), p. 259 ↗
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2026 R1S: by version
| Version | Automatic | Source |
|---|---|---|
| All versions | ✕ No | p. 259 ↗ |
Every version
2025 R1S: by version
| Version | Automatic | Source |
|---|---|---|
| All versions | ✕ No | p. 259 ↗ |
Every version
2024 R1S: by version
| Version | Automatic | Source |
|---|---|---|
| All versions | ✕ No | p. 228 ↗ |
Every version
2023 R1S: by version
| Version | Automatic | Source |
|---|---|---|
| All versions | ✕ No | p. 228 ↗ |
Every version
2022 R1S: by version
| Version | Automatic | Source |
|---|---|---|
| All versions | ✕ No | p. 228 ↗ |
Other options
Can't flat tow it? Here's what works
A version that can't go four wheels down can still travel on a car trailer or, where the maker allows, a tow dolly. Ford's towing guide adds: “Ford Motor Company recommends that a separate functional brake system be used on any towed vehicle, including those dolly-towed or towbar-towed.” p. 3 ↗
Questions people ask
Can you flat tow a 2026 Rivian R1S?
No. Rivian does not allow the 2026 Rivian R1S to be towed with all four wheels on the ground.
Does flat towing void the warranty?
Check Rivian's warranty guide before modifying the vehicle for towing.
Source: Rivian R1S Owner's Guide, Model Year 2025–2027 (United States) (Rivian Automotive, LLC, September 2026, Software Version 2026.31 (PDF modified 2026-09-01; linked from rivian.com/support/article/r1s-owners-guide); retrieved 2026-09-29). Page links open the PDF at the page each number is printed on.
Source: Rivian R1S Owner's Guide, Model Year 2025–2027 (United States) (Rivian Automotive, LLC, September 2026, Software Version 2026.31 (PDF modified 2026-09-01; linked from rivian.com/support/article/r1s-owners-guide); retrieved 2026-09-29). Page links open the PDF at the page each number is printed on.
Source: Rivian R1S Owner's Guide, Model Year 2022–2024 (United States) (Rivian Automotive, LLC, September 2026, Software Version 2026.31 (PDF modified 2026-09-01; linked from rivian.com/support/article/r1s-owners-guide); retrieved 2026-09-29). Page links open the PDF at the page each number is printed on.
Source: Rivian R1S Owner's Guide, Model Year 2022–2024 (United States) (Rivian Automotive, LLC, September 2026, Software Version 2026.31 (PDF modified 2026-09-01; linked from rivian.com/support/article/r1s-owners-guide); retrieved 2026-09-29). Page links open the PDF at the page each number is printed on.
Source: Rivian R1S Owner's Guide, Model Year 2022–2024 (United States) (Rivian Automotive, LLC, September 2026, Software Version 2026.31 (PDF modified 2026-09-01; linked from rivian.com/support/article/r1s-owners-guide); retrieved 2026-09-29). Page links open the PDF at the page each number is printed on.