Rivian calls back nearly 20,000 of its EVs

Rivian has announced a recall of more than 17,000 vehicles, specifically the 2025 R1S SUV and R1T electric models, due to a problem with the headlights that only manifests in cold weather.

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The company notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that these vehicles may experience low beam headlight failures when starting in cold conditions, which generates an error message on the driver’s panel indicating “Low beams not functioning”.

However, Rivian has clarified that there have been no accidents or injuries related to this mechanical issue.

A flaw that may affect Rivian vehicles manufactured in the last 6 months

The defect is due to the affected models, produced between April 29, 2024, and February 3, 2025, incorporating incorrect components from their suppliers, which do not meet federal safety standards.

To mitigate this problem, the company will replace the headlight control module at no cost to the owners, who will receive notifications on March 28, 2025.

Despite this situation, Rivian has reported significant progress. The company achieved its first positive gross profit in the fourth quarter of 2024, an important milestone in its growth strategy.

During that year, Rivian delivered 51,579 vehicles, although it anticipates a slight decrease in 2025, forecasting between 46,000 and 51,000 units. This decline is attributed, in part, to the preparation of its plant in Normal, Illinois, for the production of the new electric SUV R2.

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The R2, which will be launched in the first half of 2026, will have a base price of approximately $45,000, which represents almost half the cost of the R1S and R1T models. With this move, Rivian aims to expand its share in the electric vehicle market and adapt to the growing demand.