# Rivian R2 Seats Now Only Cool Bottom

> Rivian removes R2 seat cooling from back due to loud fans.
- Title: Rivian R2 Seats Now Only Cool Bottom · Car and Driver
- Summary: Rivian removes R2 seat cooling from back due to loud fans. Rivian R2 SUVs now only cool seat bottoms after excessive cabin noise from back vents.
- Keywords: rivian, seats, ventilation, cabin noise, electric suv, cars, Only, Cool, Bottom, Car and Driver
- Source: Car and Driver — https://caranddriver.com/news/a74093089/rivian-r2-cooled-seat-functionality
- Author: Jack Fitzgerald
- Published: 2026-10-09T19:31:24+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: rivian, r2, seats, ventilation, cabin noise, electric suv, cars
## Rivian changes R2 seat ventilation
Rivian updated R2 SUV seats to push air only through the seat bottom instead of bottom and back.

> Rivian made a controversial change to the R2 SUV’s seats
## Excessive cabin noise causes change
Rivian says seatback ventilation created excessive cabin noise, so they streamlined the system.

> Because the seatback ventilation generated excessive cabin noise, we streamlined the system
## R2 seats now only cool bottom
R2 ventilated seats now push cool air through seat bottom only, not bottom and back.

> R2 ventilated seats are designed to deliver active airflow through the seat cushion
## Some owners cancel deliveries
Some R2 order holders canceled deliveries or paused schedules due to the change.

> Based on some of the forum posts, the change is enough for some order holders to cancel their R2 deliveries
## Rivian R2 seat heating unchanged
R2 seat heating remains the same despite ventilation changes.

> R2 seat heating is unchanged
## Key takeaway

Rivian R2 SUVs now only cool seat bottoms after excessive cabin noise from back vents.