Rivian is recalling 17,260 electrical autos from mannequin 12 months 2025—together with each the R1T pickup truck and R1S SUV—as a result of their headlight low beams could fail to light up when the autos are began in chilly climate.
Between Apr. 29, 2024, and Feb. 03, 2025, Rivian constructed 2025-model-year autos with “incorrectly configured headlamps,” that used the incorrect components from a provider, based on the NHTSA. Any fault that stops headlights from illuminating violates Federal Motor Car Security Commonplace (FMVSS) quantity 108, triggering a recall.
Ought to drivers not discover that their headlights aren’t working, they will additionally see a dashboard warning message saying “Low beam lights not working. Service low beams quickly,” based on the NHTSA. Ignoring that warning and driving in reduced-visibility situations will increase the danger of a crash.
2025 Rivian R1S California Dune Version
Rivian advised the NHTSA that it’s not conscious of any crashes associated to this challenge, although. Neither is the automaker conscious of any associated accidents.
To deal with this challenge, Rivian will substitute the headlight management modules on affected autos freed from cost. This might be executed on the firm’s service facilities, as Rivian doesn’t promote autos by way of franchised dealerships.
Rivian plans to inform house owners of the recall by mail beginning Mar. 28. House owners may name the automaker’s customer support division at 1-888-748-4261 for extra data. Rivian’s reference quantity for this recall is FSAM-1612.
2025 Rivian R1T
The 2025 fashions included on this recall mark probably the most substantial revamp of the R1 household since its launch. Whereas they could not look completely different, practically all the parts and expertise particulars inside them have been modified for the higher. That features proliferation of Rivian’s in-house-designed drive items all through the lineup, together with warmth pumps, and LFP battery cells for the bottom Commonplace Pack.
Rivian additionally rolled out active-matrix headlights with adaptive low beams, though it is unclear if their performance is said to this recall. It is also tried to patent heated headlight lenses that might be used on future EVs.
