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Rivian R1S and R1T exterior lights may not work
medium How serious is it? About this label
Exterior lights that stay off make the vehicle harder for other drivers to see, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V827000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Nov 1, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Rivian Automotive, LLC |
| Part affected | Electrical System:software |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2025 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer; this one can be delivered as an over-the-air software update |
What's wrong, in plain English
Certain 2025 Rivian R1T and R1S vehicles have a software version that may stop some of the outside lights from coming on when the Car Costume feature is turned on. Rivian has already released a software update that the vehicle downloads on its own over the air, so there are no parts to change. Owner notification letters went out in December 2024.
What you should do
2. The fix is an over-the-air software update sent to the vehicle; contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261 with any questions (recall number FSAM-1552).
3. The update is free of charge.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 24V827000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
Rivian — official Rivian recall lookup
Customer service: 1-888-748-4261
The bigger picture
- Rivian Electrical Recalls Involve Drive Power, Highway Assist, and Lights · all 4 Rivian recalls in this area
Other Rivian R1S recalls
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- Aug 6, 2026Rivian R1S and R1T Front Turn Signals May Failhigh
- Jan 15, 2026Rivian R1T and R1S Loose Second-Row Seat Beltshigh
- Jan 5, 2026Rivian R1S, R1T rear toe link may separatehigh
- Sep 8, 2025Rivian R1S, R1T Highway Assist May Miss Vehicleshigh
- Aug 21, 2025Rivian R1S and R1T Can Lose Drive Powerhigh
Official notice
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Summary
- Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1T and R1S vehicles. Software version 2024.39.30 may prevent certain exterior lights from turning on when the Car Costume feature is activated.
- Safety risk
- Deactivated exterior lighting reduces the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1552. (over-the-air software update)
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.