Exterior lighting: headlightsRecall 25V-085 · Rivian vehicles
Rivian Automotive, LLC recall 25V-085 covers 17,260 Rivian vehicles for a exterior lighting: headlights problem, reported to NHTSA on February 13, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 83% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V085000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
83%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 29, 2024 to February 3, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.