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Rivian R1S Headlights May Not Turn On in Cold
medium How serious is it? About this label
Headlights that don't turn on can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V085000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Feb 13, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Rivian Automotive, LLC |
| Part affected | Exterior Lighting:headlights |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2025 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Some Rivian R1S and R1T vehicles may have low-beam headlights that fail to turn on when the vehicle is started in cold weather. This means the vehicle could be driven without its low beams working properly in cold conditions. Because of this, the vehicles don't meet federal safety standards for headlights and other lighting equipment.
What you should do
2. Contact a Rivian dealer, or call Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261.
3. The headlight control module replacement 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 25V085000. 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 Exterior Lighting Recalls Cover Turn Signals and Headlight Problems · all 5 Rivian recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary
- 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."
- Safety risk
- Headlight failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.