Rivian says owners can disable vehicle internet connectivity, but key features like navigation and OTA updates may stop working

Rivian says owners can prevent data from leaving their vehicles by disabling all cellular connectivity. Canadian vehicles can do this through a Data and Privacy settings toggle, while non-Canadian owners must contact Rivian Service to disable the vehicle eSIM.

The option reflects growing demand for privacy controls in connected cars, even when disabling connectivity reduces the value of software-defined vehicle features. Rivian’s country-by-country implementation also shows how regulation and user expectations may push automakers toward more transparent data collection choices.

Rivian allows you to disable all internet connectivity