The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·25V085000·Announced 2026-01-02

2025 Rivian R1S Headlights May Fail to Illuminate 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. This can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

What this means for you

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: This is a risk-of-harm product (vehicle safety system defect) where no injury has yet been reported. The headlight failure creates theoretical risk by reducing visibility, but no crashes or injuries are documented in the source.

Plain-English summary

Rivian Automotive, LLC is recalling certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles due to a defect in the headlight control modules. The headlight low beams may fail to illuminate when starting the vehicle in cold weather.

This defect can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash. The vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, which governs lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Approximately 17,260 units are affected. Rivian will replace the headlight control modules at no cost to owners. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 22, 2025. Owners can contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261 to schedule service, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or visit nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2025 RIVIAN R1S
Brand
RIVIAN
Manufacturer
Rivian Automotive, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Lighting System
Hazard
  • headlight-failure
  • visibility-reduction
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
  • R 1 T

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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