2025 Rivian R1S, 2025 Rivian R 1 T Recall: Headlight low beams may fail to illuminate when starting the vehicle in…
NHTSA campaign 25V085000 · Exterior Lighting · filed Feb 13, 2025 · verified Sep 14, 2026
The defect
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."
The risk
Headlight failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
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Other campaigns involving Rivian vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 25V085000 (manufacturer number FSAM-1612). Data last verified Sep 14, 2026.