Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published February 13, 2025
Rivian R1S 2025: Headlight Failure Risk in Cold Weather
Rivian is recalling 2025 R1S vehicles with headlight failure in cold weather, risking reduced visibility and crashes. Owners must contact Rivian for free headlight control module replacement.
Rivian is recalling certain 2025 R1S electric vehicles because headlight low beams may fail to turn on in cold weather, causing reduced visibility and crash risk. This affects vehicles sold starting in 2025 and requires a free headlight control module replacement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/82118-rivian-r1s-2025-headlight-failure-risk-in-cold-weather.
“Rivian R1S 2025: Headlight Failure Risk in Cold Weather.” GovInfoNow, updated August 10, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/82118-rivian-r1s-2025-headlight-failure-risk-in-cold-weather. Based on NHTSA recall #25V085000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V085000).
Rivian Automotive, LLC is recalling certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles due to headlight failure risks, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on February 13, 2025. The agency announced the recall because low beams may fail in cold weather. Owners should contact Rivian customer service for a free module replacement.
How to tell if you have it
Rivian R1T, 2025
Rivian R1S, 2025
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.
The hazard
Headlight failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. The headlight low beams may fail to illuminate when starting the vehicle in cold weather.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Rivian Automotive, LLC has had 24 other recalls on record since June 10, 2022. Recent similar recalls include a September 29, 2026 electrical system risk for the 2027 R2 and a September 16, 2026 back view camera obstruction for the 2025 R1T. Other recent recalls of similar products include a March 3, 2026 headlight glare risk for the Ford Explorer (2025) and a September 22, 2026 exterior lighting recall for the Ford Expedition (2025).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2025 Rivian R1S vehicle has headlight low beams that fail to illuminate when starting in cold weather. The recall applies to vehicles sold starting in 2025.
Brand
Rivian
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Rivian Customer Service
Call 1-888-748-4261 to schedule a free headlight control module replacement.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says 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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 7 months after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Rivian
We’ve drafted a message you can send Rivian to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V085000 — Rivian R1S 2025: Headlight Failure Risk in Cold Weather
Hello,
I own a Rivian R1S 2025: Headlight Failure Risk in Cold Weather that is covered by recall 25V085000 from Rivian.
The official recall notice states: 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.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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