"Rivian's Infotainment System Bricked by Software Update, Solution Elusive"
Rivian released a software update, version 2023.42, that caused the infotainment system in R1S and R1T vehicles to become unresponsive. The company acknowledged the error and is working on a fix, which may require physical repair in some cases. The issue has not affected Amazon vans. Users have reported that other vehicle systems still function, but the displays go black. The incident raises concerns about the reliability of Rivian's software updates and the design of their architecture.