Rivian issued a recall for over 17,000 vehicles on Friday due to a headlight issue that only occurs in cold weather. The recall impacts certain 2025 R1S SUV and R1T electric pickup models. Luckily, it should be an easy fix.

Electric vehicle ( EV) maker Rivian is launching its first-ever special-edition models—the 2025 Rivian R1S California Dune Edition and the 2025 Rivian R1T California Dune Edition—inspired by the colors and shifting sands of the California desert.

A little over 2,900 units of the 2025 Rivian R1S and R1T will have their headlight control modules replaced at no charge to affected customers

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is issuing a recall for certain 2025 R1S and R1T vehicles. A significant concern is the failure of low beam headlights to illuminate upon starting the vehicle in cold temperatures,

Rivian said on Friday it is recalling 17,260 vehicles in the U.S. due to a headlight issue that could reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

Rivian Automotive is recalling 17,260 vehicles in the United States due to a headlight issue that can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Friday.

The reasons for these recalls just keep getting stranger, though Rivian says this one's down to a supplier issue.

Rivian has announced a recall of 17,260 of its R1 trucks and SUVs. 2025 models are suffering from inoperative low-beam headlights. Service centers and mobile techs will fit new headlight control modules.