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Amazon Patch Cuts Rivian Van AC After 30-Second Stops

6/12/2026

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Amazon’s June 2026 software patch disables air-conditioning in Rivian delivery vans after the driver exits for more than thirty seconds.
The update lets AC run ten minutes after exit, shutting it off if the sliding door stays open past thirty seconds.
Drivers say frequent stops cause the AC to cut off, leaving the cabin hot until it restarts.

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Amazon’s June 2026 software patch disables air-conditioning in Rivian delivery vans after the driver exits for more than thirty seconds.
The update lets AC run ten minutes after exit, shutting it off if the sliding door stays open past thirty seconds.
Drivers say frequent stops cause the AC to cut off, leaving the cabin hot until it restarts.