2025 Rivian R1S Electrical Software Recall (24V827)
Rivian Automotive, LLC · 5,128 vehicles · Reported November 1, 2024
Rivian Automotive, LLC is recalling 5,128 2025 Rivian R 1 T; 2025 Rivian R1S vehicles. Software version 2024.39.30 may prevent certain exterior lights from turning on when the Car Costume feature is activated. Deactivated exterior lighting reduces the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. The fix is an over-the-air software update.
Recall 24V827 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V827000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | FSAM-1552 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | November 1, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Rivian Automotive, LLC |
| Vehicles | 2025 Rivian R 1 T; 2025 Rivian R1S |
| Units affected | 5,128 |
| Build dates | April 29, 2024 to October 8, 2024 |
| Component | Electrical System > Software |
| Safety risk | Deactivated exterior lighting reduces the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Over-the-air software update |
What is wrong with the 2025 Rivian R1S in recall 24V827?
Software version 2024.39.30 may prevent certain exterior lights from turning on when the Car Costume feature is activated.
Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025 R1T and R1S vehicles. Software version 2024.39.30 may prevent certain exterior lights from turning on when the Car Costume feature is activated.
Is it safe to drive a 2025 R1S with recall 24V827?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Deactivated exterior lighting reduces the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Deactivated exterior lighting reduces the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your R1S shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the software, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 24V827?
Recall 24V827 covers 5,128 vehicles: 2025 Rivian R 1 T; 2025 Rivian R1S.
NHTSA lists 5,128 vehicles in this campaign, built April 29, 2024 to October 8, 2024. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Rivian | R 1 T |
| 2025 | Rivian | R1S |
What is the fix for the R1S electrical software recall?
Yes. The fix is an over-the-air software update.
Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1552.
When was recall 24V827 announced?
Rivian Automotive, LLC reported recall 24V827 to NHTSA on November 1, 2024. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as December 18, 2024.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| April 29, 2024 | First affected vehicle built (per Rivian Automotive, LLC's filing). |
| October 8, 2024 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| November 1, 2024 | Rivian Automotive, LLC filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 24V827000. |
| December 18, 2024 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 23 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 162 days. If your R1S was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my R1S is part of recall 24V827?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 24V827 is open on your R1S, it will be listed there.
The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2025 R1S vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.
What should R1S owners do about recall 24V827?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 24V827000 applies to your R1S.
- Call a Rivian dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Write down when symptoms involving the software happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are R1S owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 8 of them about the electrical system.
Since recall 24V827 was reported on November 1, 2024, owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the electrical system on these vehicles. 1 of them (12%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the electrical system and were received on or after November 1, 2024, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related electrical system issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 54 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 8 of them involve the electrical system. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2025 Rivian R1S: 54 complaints in total, 8 about the electrical system
- 2025 Rivian R 1 T: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the electrical system
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
Winter weather led to snow buildup on the headlamps which made them useless. Fortunately this was during the day so there was plenty of sunlight. If this was at night, I would not have had any visibility and would have needed to stop every few miles to clean the headlamps.
2025 Rivian R1S owner, OH, NHTSA complaint 11644165, filed February 21, 2025
In late May 2025, I took delivery of a new leased 2025 Rivian R1S equipped with the MaxPack battery.
2025 Rivian R1S owner, WA, NHTSA complaint 11679876, filed August 11, 2025
While driving my Rivian R1S, 2025 at highway speeds, the infotainment screen went completely black, disabling the speedometer, blind spot monitoring, lane warnings, airbag/seatbelt alerts, and navigation. I had no access to critical safety information while transporting my children, creating a dangerous situation.
2025 Rivian R1S owner, CO, NHTSA complaint 11681278, filed August 18, 2025
Can recall 24V827 make my R1S a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Intermittent electrical problems are a frequent source of repeat repair visits: the dealer cannot reproduce the fault, the owner brings the 2025 Rivian R1S back, and the problem shows up again.
This recall is handled by an over-the-air software update, so many owners never visit a dealer. If the problem returns after the update, take the 2025 Rivian R1S to the dealer and make sure the visit is written up on a repair order. An update that does not work is still a failed repair.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
A software update can count as a repair attempt, especially if you complained about the problem or the update keeps being repeated. I've seen dealers do the same software update five or six times with no fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 24V827
Did the recall 24V827 fix work?
Since recall 24V827 was reported on November 1, 2024, owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the electrical system on these vehicles. 1 of them (12%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed December 18, 2024.
Is the 24V827000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my R1S is part of recall 24V827000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 24V827000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Rivian. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.