R2 Delivery Checklist ✅

Hey new R2 owners about to take delivery! I just updated my R1 delivery checklist video with a dedicated R2 delivery check list. I even live action searching the user manual and putting in a service ticket due to my R2 ... being broken looool. Here is the list also incase you want to print it out for yourself.


RIVIAN R2 DELIVERY CHECKLIST


RIVIAN R2 DELIVERY CHECKLIST

AT THE DELIVERY CENTER

BEFORE YOU LEAVE

Confirm the VIN matches your paperwork
Confirm the R2 is transferred into your Rivian app
Make sure your phone key works
Confirm your key cards and key fob, if included, are present

EXTERIOR

Walk around the entire vehicle
Check for dents, scratches, chips, or paint damage
Check panel alignment and panel gaps
Check trim pieces for anything loose or misaligned
Check PPF edges if installed
Inspect the rear loading area and painted tailgate area
Look underneath for loose or hanging panels
Look underneath for any signs of leaks

WHEELS AND TIRES

Check all four wheels for scratches or curb damage
Make sure all lug nuts are present
Check tire condition
Check tire pressure
Make sure valve stem caps are installed
Visually inspect the brakes

DOORS, HATCH, AND SEALS

Open and close every door
Test every exterior door handle
Check weather stripping and seals
Open and close the rear hatch
Test the lower tailgate
Make sure everything operates smoothly
Open and close the charge port
Check charge port alignment

FRUNK

Open and close the frunk
Make sure the latch works properly
Listen for unusual noises
Check the plastics and trim
Confirm included charger and accessories are present

LIGHTS AND CAMERAS

Check headlights
Check high beams
Check turn signals
Check hazard lights
Check taillights
Check brake lights if someone is with you
Inspect camera lenses for damage
Test the front camera
Test the side cameras
Test the rear camera
Test the overhead/360-degree camera view

INTERIOR

Check seats for cuts, stains, scratches, or damage
Inspect stitching
Inspect the dashboard and trim
Inspect wood trim
Check door panels
Make sure door pockets are secure
Check floor mats
Check cupholder operation
Look for loose interior panels
Check the panoramic glass for cracks or defects
Check interior lights

SEATS, WINDOWS, AND SAFETY

Test the powered front seats
Test rear seat folding
Check seat belts
Locate the emergency manual door releases
Test every window
Test the all-window control

REAR CARGO AREA

Inspect the cargo area
Check underneath the cargo floor for moisture
Check storage compartments
Confirm the tire inflator is present
Confirm spare tire equipment if ordered
Test the 12V outlet
Test the 120V outlet

ONCE YOU GET HOME

SOFTWARE AND DISPLAY

Make sure the R2 is running the latest software
Review the latest software update
Check the driver display
Explore the center display
Verify your vehicle configuration
Verify wheels, interior, and active upgrades are correct

AUTONOMY AND DRIVER ASSISTANCE

Go through the Autonomy tutorial
Verify Autonomy Plus if purchased
Review lane change settings
Review speed settings
Check collision warning
Check emergency braking
Check lane departure warning
Choose your preferred driver display

NAVIGATION AND CHARGING

Open navigation
Search for charging stations
Configure charger filters
Hide incompatible chargers if desired
Filter chargers that require adapters
Check charger ratings
Check available connector types
Familiarize yourself with Rivian route planning

MUSIC AND AUDIO

Sign into your preferred music services
Test Bluetooth
Adjust the equalizer
Adjust immersive or 3D audio settings

KEYS AND DRIVERS

Review your listed keys
Confirm phone key
Confirm key cards
Add additional drivers if needed

RIVIAN APP

Lock and unlock the R2
Open and close the rear hatch
Open the frunk
Test the alarm
Test remote climate controls
Check vehicle location
Check remaining range
Check software status
Review drivers
Review maintenance information
Check Gear Guard Live View

GEAR GUARD

Set up Gear Guard
Install a USB-C storage drive if using one
Check incident recordings
Check Motion Cam recordings
Check Gear Guard Live View

RESET PROCEDURES

Learn how to perform a soft reset
Know where the restart option is under Settings > Maintenance
Learn the R2 hard reset procedure
Know where to find the instructions in the owner's manual

IF YOU FIND A PROBLEM

Look up the issue in the Rivian owner's manual
Try a soft reset if appropriate
Use the Rivian app diagnostic tools
Take photos or video of the issue
Create a service request
Clearly describe the problem
Schedule a service appointment

Great video! Side note: the glass is not just privacy glass, it does reject 95-100% UV and has pretty high IR rejection as well already.

https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/...w-tint-level-measured-values-all-glass.60716/

Good Lord. Lol. That's quite the list. I just checked the charge port door, panel fitment, and for any obvious scratches, etc.

you didn't put it on a lift and inspect the under carriage? Could have found something.

I think this is unnecessary based on how excellently built my R2 is. I just checked for obvious stuff and that felt overkill.

You do you, but internet, from an early VIN R2 owner this just feels like just click bait / FUD and not actually a thing you need to go turbo about.

Missed the #1 thing, check for mismatched paint.

With a list like this, I hope Rivian deliveries can last 4-5 hours. Since this will be our first Rivian, do they have a window to report things they will fix after delivery? I think I remember Tesla giving us like 24-48 hours after deliver to report vehicle issues we hadn't noticed during delivery. I would much prefer to do a quick once over the car to make sure nothing obvious that could be blamed on me after I drive out and then go thru that list at my leisure in the comfort of my own home.

Similar to JeffnReno: When picking up a new car, I usually just do a quick scan to look for cosmetic issues. I take pictures as I go around the car, in case I miss something. That way if a cosmetic issue pops up, I can show them that it was there at delivery, and not something that I caused.

As you can see from the list, there are many, many features to a car that might not be working...but I have encountered very few of them in real life, and they can be taken care of in a warranty visit. Which is not a big deal for me as I am close to a service center - if I wasn't then a detailed checklist like this could avoid a return trip.

Taking photos at delivery did save me once several years ago. After driving the vehicle for a couple of weeks, I noticed a bulge on the tire. I checked my photos, and sure enough it was there at delivery. The tire was replaced for free.

I test drove two R1T's in recent weeks and both had misaligned suspension.

Why is the header image for this thread of my delivery day experience video, but the post is about Dom’s list/video?

I'm glad Dom put this together, I’m just confused.

donguanella said:

I think this is unnecessary based on how excellently built my R2 is. I just checked for obvious stuff and that felt overkill.

You do you, but internet, from an early VIN R2 owner this just feels like just click bait / FUD and not actually a thing you need to go turbo about.

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I am also pleasantly surprised with the build quality. This is really just a refresher of my R1 delivery checklist, which was based on checklists that were shared in this group. Call it PTSD if you would like. Unsure if this is the first time we have interacted with each other or not, but I do break my Rivian a lot by doing dumb things and just sending it when I probably shouldnt lol and posting videos about it. I wish I had it when I took delivery of my Gen 1, and my Gen 2 delivery was better because I actually had my checklist with me.

People have been asking in the Facebook groups and on social media what they should check when taking delivery. Remember, for a lot of people this may be the first vehicle they have ever bought sight unseen.

So no, this isn’t meant to imply the R2 has some huge quality problem or that everyone needs to go over it with a magnifying glass. It’s more of a “here are some things worth checking while you’re already standing there” resource.

My R2 has been built extremely well so far, and I agree that going completely turbo over every tiny thing is probably unnecessary. But if someone wants a simple list to make sure they don’t overlook something obvious while taking delivery, I don’t see that as clickbait or FUD. I see it as helping new owners be prepared.

What I failed to do with this checklist/video was split it between things we should check at delivery and things to check at home.

starbux said:

It’s more of a “here are some things worth checking while you’re already standing there” resource.

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But why?

Rivian will fix any issues, whether you notice them immediately or not.

Are you really going to refuse delivery for a minor problem, or are you going to let them correct the problem? Because those are really your only choices.

If it's a major problem, it will either be obvious (like body damage) or it will be invisible (like a bad drive unit).

Spending an hour with a checklist at pickup is just a waste of time, and an ineffective use of time at that.

When picking up your Rivian, give it a quick once-over for pre-existing damage like you would for a rental car. Then check to see if all the standard equipment is present (not accessories, those usually drop ship and don't come with the car at delivery). That's about all you need to do. Then live with the car for a month or more and IF you have found anything that needs correcting, schedule an appointment at your convenience to fix all the things you may have found.

VSG said:

But why?

Rivian will fix any issues, whether you notice them immediately or not.

Are you really going to refuse delivery for a minor problem, or are you going to let them correct the problem? Because those are really your only choices.

If it's a major problem, it will either be obvious (like body damage) or it will be invisible (like a bad drive unit).

Spending an hour with a checklist at pickup is just a waste of time, and an ineffective use of time at that.

When picking up your Rivian, give it a quick once-over for pre-existing damage like you would for a rental car. Then check to see if all the standard equipment is present (not accessories, those usually drop ship and don't come with the car at delivery). That's about all you need to do. Then live with the car for a month or more and IF you have found anything that needs correcting, schedule an appointment at your convenience to fix all the things you may have found.

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My friend,

You don't have to use it.

People have been making checklist like this since you been in this group too https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/threads/rivian-r1t-delivery-day-checklist.3860/

I'm aware, and the question has always been the same - why? I've not seen a good answer.