Vehicle recall 25V085000 · February 13, 2025
Rivian R1S and redundant R 1 T
The headlight low beams may fail to illuminate when starting the vehicle in cold weather.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles. The headlight low beams may fail to illuminate when starting the vehicle in cold weather. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Consequence
- Headlight failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Rivian will replace the headlight control modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2025. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1612.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V085000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 13, 2025
- Filed by
- Rivian Automotive, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- FSAM-1612
- Owner notification
- September 22, 2025
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 17,260
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Rivian R1S (2025): 2025
- Rivian redundant R 1 T (2025): 2025
Has your Rivian been repaired?
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