Rivian’s 2024.51 HotFix Software Update
FEBRUARY 6TH, 2025
Rivian’s 2024.51 HotFix Brings Key Improvements
Rivian just rolled out a 2024.51 HotFix, bringing several important improvements to vehicle performance, app functionality, and overall driving experience. While not a major feature update, this patch fine-tunes various systems to enhance reliability—especially in cold weather. Here’s what’s new in this latest release.
What’s Included in the Latest Hotfix?
🔋 Improved Low-Voltage Battery Efficiency
Better energy management means improved efficiency for the low-voltage battery, which should help with long-term reliability and overall system performance.
📲 New Cold Weather Notifications in the Rivian Mobile App (Version 2.19)
Rivian has added pre-emptive notifications in the mobile app to alert you when cold weather may impact range and when it actively starts reducing range. This should help owners prepare for extreme temperatures before they affect performance.
🎵 Fixed a Rare Media Screen Issue
A rare bug that caused the media screen to slow down or stutter when scrolling or dragging items has been fixed, ensuring a smoother experience for drivers interacting with the center display.
📶 Fixed a Software Update Download Issue
A rare issue prevented software updates from fully downloading, even in areas with good connectivity. That’s now fixed, ensuring that future updates install smoothly without unnecessary delays.
❄️ Improved Thermal System Behavior in Cold Weather
Rivian continues to optimize vehicle performance in low temperatures. This update improves how the thermal system manages cold weather conditions, helping to maintain efficiency and performance when temperatures drop.
🚪 Improved Door Latch Functionality
Some owners experienced a rare issue with door latches—this update resolves those concerns, improving reliability when locking and unlocking the vehicle.
Final Thoughts
While this is a smaller update, it addresses key reliability improvements that make daily driving smoother—especially for those in cold climates. The addition of mobile app notifications for range impact is a great proactive feature to help Rivian owners manage winter conditions more effective
Source: Rivian Roamer