2022-2025 Rivian EDV recall: Driver Seat Belt Pretensioner Cable May Become Damaged
Report received by NHTSA: Nov. 25, 2025.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 7, 2026.
- What's recalled
Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 EDV vehicles. The driver's seat belt pretensioner cable may become damaged.
- The risk
A damaged seat belt pretensioner cable may not restrain the occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Who's affected
34,824 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2022-2025 Rivian EDV.
- Compared with
Rivian Automotive, LLC has 5 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 6 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
2 earlier NHTSA recalls for these models since Nov. 1, 2016:
- May 23, 2024 2023-2024 Rivian EDV, 2023-2024 Rivian R1S, 2023-2024 Rivian R1T recall: Improperly Aimed Headlights/FMVSS 108 (agency record)
- Oct. 6, 2022 2022 Rivian EDV, 2022 Rivian R1S, 2022 Rivian R1T recall: Steering Knuckle and Control Arm May Separate (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update. In addition Rivian will inspect and replace the driver's seat belt pretensioner assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 16, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1770.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Rivian EDV 2022-2025
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 25V816000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Rivian Automotive, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Report received by NHTSA | Nov. 25, 2025 |
| Potentially affected | 34,824 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | FSAM-1770 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record