2025 Rivian R1S, Rivian Redundant R 1 T: Exterior Lighting recall
NHTSA campaign 25V085000 · 17K units potentially affected · filed Feb 13, 2025
What's wrong
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."
Why it matters
Headlight failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
- Manufacturer no.
- FSAM-1612
- Manufacturer
- Rivian Automotive, Llc
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Units affected
- 17,260
- Report received
- Feb 13, 2025
- Owner letters
- Sep 22, 2025
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Rivian R1S 2025
- Rivian Redundant R 1 T 2025