Rivian is recalling 17,260 electric vehicles from model year 2025—including both the R1T pickup truck and R1S SUV—because their headlight low beams may fail to illuminate when the vehicles are started in cold weather.
Between Apr. 29, 2024, and Feb. 03, 2025, Rivian built 2025-model-year vehicles with “incorrectly configured headlamps,” that used the wrong parts from a supplier, according to the NHTSA. Any fault that prevents headlights from illuminating violates Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, triggering a recall.
Should drivers not notice that their headlights aren’t working, they’ll also see a dashboard warning message saying “Low beam lights not working. Service low beams soon,” according to the NHTSA. Ignoring that warning and driving in reduced-visibility conditions increases the risk of a crash.
2025 Rivian R1S California Dune Edition
Rivian told the NHTSA that it is not aware of any crashes related to this issue, though. Nor is the automaker aware of any related injuries.
To address this issue, Rivian will replace the headlight control modules on affected vehicles free of charge. This will be done at the company’s service centers, as Rivian does not sell vehicles through franchised dealerships.
Rivian plans to notify owners of the recall by mail starting Mar. 28. Owners can also call the automaker’s customer service department at 1-888-748-4261 for more information. Rivian’s reference number for this recall is FSAM-1612.
2025 Rivian R1T
The 2025 models included in this recall mark the most substantial revamp of the R1 family since its launch. While they may not look different, nearly all of the components and technology details within them have been changed for the better. That includes proliferation of Rivian’s in-house-designed drive units throughout the lineup, along with heat pumps, and LFP battery cells for the base Standard Pack.
Rivian also rolled out active-matrix headlights with adaptive low beams, although it’s unclear if their functionality is related to this recall. It’s also tried to patent heated headlight lenses that could be used on future EVs.