2022-2026 Rivian R1S, 2022-2025 Rivian R1T recall: Improperly Secured Seat Belt Retractor Assemblies
Report received by NHTSA: Jan. 15, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1T and 2022-2026 R1S vehicles. The bolts that secure the second-row driver and passenger side seat belt retractor assemblies may be improperly tightened.
- The risk
An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Who's affected
869 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2022-2026 Rivian R1S, 2022-2025 Rivian R1T.
- 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
21 earlier NHTSA recalls by Rivian Automotive, LLC since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Jan. 5, 2026 2022-2025 Rivian R1S, 2022-2025 Rivian R1T recall: Toe Link Joint May Separate
- Nov. 25, 2025 2022-2025 Rivian EDV recall: Driver Seat Belt Pretensioner Cable May Become Damaged (agency record)
- Sept. 8, 2025 2025 Rivian R1S, 2025 Rivian R1T recall: Hands-Free Highway Assist Software May Incorrectly Identify Other Vehicles (agency record)
- Aug. 21, 2025 2025 Rivian R1S, 2025 Rivian R1T recall: Improperly Tightened Ground Connection May Cause a Loss of Drive Power (agency record)
- June 11, 2025 2025 Rivian R1S, 2025 Rivian R1T recall: Front Exterior Turn Signals May Fail/FMVSS 108 (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Rivian will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 2, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1795.
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 R1S 2022-2026
- Rivian R1T 2022-2025
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V009000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Rivian Automotive, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Report received by NHTSA | Jan. 15, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 869 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | FSAM-1795 |
| “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