2025 Rivian R1S Headlight Recall (25V085)
Rivian Automotive, LLC · 17,260 vehicles · Reported February 13, 2025
Rivian Automotive, LLC is recalling 17,260 2025 Rivian R 1 T; 2025 Rivian R1S 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." Headlight failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 25V085 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V085000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | FSAM-1612 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | February 13, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Rivian Automotive, LLC |
| Vehicles | 2025 Rivian R 1 T; 2025 Rivian R1S |
| Units affected | 17,260 |
| Build dates | April 29, 2024 to February 3, 2025 |
| Component | Exterior Lighting > Headlights |
| Safety risk | Headlight failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2025 Rivian R1S in recall 25V085?
The headlight low beams may fail to illuminate when starting the vehicle in cold weather.
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."
Is it safe to drive a 2025 R1S with recall 25V085?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Headlight failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Headlight failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the headlights.
Which vehicles are included in recall 25V085?
Recall 25V085 covers 17,260 vehicles: 2025 Rivian R 1 T; 2025 Rivian R1S.
NHTSA lists 17,260 vehicles in this campaign, built April 29, 2024 to February 3, 2025. 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 headlight recall?
Yes. Rivian will replace the headlight control modules, free of charge.
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.
When was recall 25V085 announced?
Rivian Automotive, LLC reported recall 25V085 to NHTSA on February 13, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as September 22, 2025.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| April 29, 2024 | First affected vehicle built (per Rivian Automotive, LLC's filing). |
| February 3, 2025 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| February 13, 2025 | Rivian Automotive, LLC filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 25V085000. |
| September 22, 2025 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 19 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 280 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 25V085?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V085 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 25V085?
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 25V085000 applies to your R1S.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Rivian dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Keep a simple log of any headlights symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are R1S owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 9 of them about the lighting and visibility.
Since recall 25V085 was reported on February 13, 2025, owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the lighting and visibility 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 lighting and visibility and were received on or after February 13, 2025, 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 lighting and visibility 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 9 of them involve the lighting and visibility. 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, 9 about the lighting and visibility
- 2025 Rivian R 1 T: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the lighting and visibility
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
Hazard light switch stopped functioning one day. It is completely unusable and is a safety issue. Rivian cannot provide an ETA to fix the issue.
2025 Rivian R1S owner, WA, NHTSA complaint 11648019, filed March 13, 2025
The contact owns a 2025 Rivian R1S. The contact stated received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V085000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). The local dealer was contacted; however, the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the parts not being available.
2025 Rivian R1S owner, GA, NHTSA complaint 11679048, filed August 7, 2025
During an early season wet snow storm within minutes of driving the lights had become covered with snow and deflected the light in such a way that created a very unsafe driving environment.
2025 Rivian R1S owner, CO, NHTSA complaint 11693231, filed October 14, 2025
Can recall 25V085 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.
Owners often ask whether this headlights recall means their R1S qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
A headlight, wiper or visibility defect on the 2025 Rivian R1S can make night or rain driving unsafe, and repeat repairs for the same problem count toward a lemon law claim.
This campaign follows an earlier recall for the same issue. A second recall can mean the first remedy failed, and repeated repair attempts on the same defect are the core of most lemon law claims.
Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 24V367000.
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.
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 25V085
Did the recall 25V085 fix work?
Since recall 25V085 was reported on February 13, 2025, owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the lighting and visibility 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 September 22, 2025.
Is the 25V085000 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 25V085000?
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 25V085000 (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.