Rivian’s 2026.41 Update Adds Alternative Routes and Audio Waze Alerts

Rivian’s 2026.41 software update adds alternative routes and audio Waze alerts to its R1T, R1S and R2 vehicles, according to reports on November 9, 2026. The update is delivered over the air, so owners get the new features without a dealer visit.

Alternative routes are the kind of feature that sounds minor until you use it: instead of one suggested path, the navigation offers options, letting the driver pick the faster road, the scenic road or the one that avoids a jam. Audio Waze alerts bring spoken warnings about hazards, police and traffic into the Rivian’s own interface, so drivers do not need a phone mount running a second app.

The update is part of Rivian’s steady software cadence, which has become one of its selling points against legacy truck makers. The R2, now outselling the R1T and R1S combined, is the vehicle most likely to benefit — its buyers are often first-time Rivian owners, and over-the-air improvements are a big part of the pitch.

Software is also where Rivian makes money: the company reported a software-driven profit in the third quarter, and features like these are what keep owners in the ecosystem — and keep the brand’s update notes worth reading.