The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·25V085000·Announced 2025-02-13

Rivian R1S and R1T low beams may fail in cold weather

Rivian is recalling certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles because the headlight low beams may fail to illuminate when starting the vehicle in cold weather, failing FMVSS 108.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: Risk-of-harm defect reducing forward visibility, with no death or injury reported in the NHTSA record.

Plain-English summary

Rivian Automotive, LLC is recalling certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles under NHTSA campaign number 25V085000. The potential number of units affected is 17,260.

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 number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." According to NHTSA, headlight failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

The recalled product

Product
RIVIAN R1S, redundant R 1 T
Brand
RIVIAN
Manufacturer
Rivian Automotive, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Electric vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
17,260

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • R1S
  • redundant R 1 T

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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