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Rivian Exterior Lighting Recalls Cover Turn Signals and Headlight Problems
Front turn signals that may fail to illuminate and flash are the recurring defect in Rivian's exterior lighting notices. The June 2025 notice covers certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles, while FSAM-1833 covers certain 2025-2026 R1S and R1T vehicles. The 2025 models appear most often, including in FSAM-1612 for low beams that may not illuminate when starting in cold weather. Earlier notices address different visibility problems: FSAM-1216 concerns reverse light beams on certain 2022-2023 R1S vehicles that may not be visible from certain angles, and FSAM-1445 concerns improperly aimed headlights on certain 2023-2024 EDV, R1S, and R1T vehicles.
Warning signs to watch for
- FSAM-1833: One or both front turn signals may fail to illuminate and flash.
- FSAM-1216: The reverse light beam may not be visible from certain angles.
- FSAM-1445: Improperly aimed headlights may provide insufficient road illumination.
- FSAM-1612: Low beams may fail to illuminate when starting the vehicle in cold weather.
- June 11, 2025 front turn signal recall: One or both front turn signals may fail to illuminate and flash.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
FSAM-1833, concerning front turn signals, does not tell owners to stop driving. FSAM-1216, concerning reverse light visibility, also does not tell owners to stop driving. Neither FSAM-1445, about headlight alignment, nor FSAM-1612, about low beams in cold weather, tells owners to stop driving. The June 11, 2025 front turn signal notice likewise does not tell owners to stop driving. None of these lighting notices contains a stop-driving instruction or a direction to park outside.
What the free repair involves
Rivian provides the stated remedies free of charge: inspect and replace front turn signals as necessary for FSAM-1833 and the June 2025 notice; repair or replace reverse lights for FSAM-1216; inspect and adjust headlight alignment as necessary for FSAM-1445; and replace headlight control modules for FSAM-1612.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| high | 1 |
| medium | 4 |
Models affected most
Where owners report exterior lighting problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under exterior lighting for the Rivian models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Exterior lighting complaints |
|---|---|
| 2025 Rivian R1S | 9 |
| 2025 Rivian R1T | 1 |
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | Rivian R1S and R1T Front Turn Signals May Fail | high |
| Jun 11, 2025 | Rivian R1S, R1T front turn signals may not work | medium |
| Feb 13, 2025 | Rivian R1S Headlights May Not Turn On in Cold | medium |
| May 23, 2024 | Rivian R1S and R1T headlights may be misaimed | medium |
| Mar 31, 2023 | Rivian R1S reverse lights may be hard to see | medium |
Common questions
Which Rivian models have front turn signal recalls?
The June 11, 2025 notice covers certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles. FSAM-1833 covers certain 2025-2026 R1S and R1T vehicles. Both describe one or both front turn signals potentially failing to illuminate and flash.
What does the cold-weather headlight recall cover?
FSAM-1612 concerns certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles whose headlight low beams may fail to illuminate when starting in cold weather. Rivian's stated remedy is replacement of the headlight control modules, free of charge.
Are the reverse light and headlight alignment remedies different?
FSAM-1216 provides free repair or replacement of reverse lights on certain 2022-2023 R1S vehicles. FSAM-1445 provides free inspection and adjustment of headlight alignment as necessary on certain 2023-2024 EDV, R1S, and R1T vehicles.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.