Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published October 5, 2022
Rivian R1T 2022 Seats Recall: Child Risk in Front Air Bag Deployment
Rivian is recalling 2022 R1T vehicles with front passenger seats that may deploy air bags during crashes if a child is present, risking injury. Owners must have seats replaced free by Rivian service centers.
Rivian is recalling certain 2022 R1T electric vehicles because the front passenger seat may deploy air bags during crashes if a child is present, increasing injury risk. This affects vehicles where the air bag system fails to deactivate when a child or child seat is in the front seat. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81075-rivian-r1t-2022-seats-recall-child-risk-in-front-air.
“Rivian R1T 2022 Seats Recall: Child Risk in Front Air Bag Deployment.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81075-rivian-r1t-2022-seats-recall-child-risk-in-front-air. Based on NHTSA recall #22V319000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V319000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on Oct. 5, 2022, that Rivian Automotive is recalling 2022 R1T vehicles due to a front passenger air bag deployment hazard. The Occupant Classification System may fail to deactivate the air bag when a child occupies the seat, increasing injury risk.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Rivian
Model: R1T
Year: 2022
What to do
Rivian Service Centers will replace the front passenger seat free of charge. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-734-855-4345, using recall number FSAM-651.
The hazard
The Occupant Classification System may not deactivate the air bag when a child or child seat occupies the front passenger seat. This failure increases the risk of injury to a child in the event of a crash during air bag deployment.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Rivian Automotive, LLC has issued 24 other recalls since June 10, 2022. Recent brand recalls include an electrical system risk on Sept. 29, 2026, and a back view camera obstruction issue on Sept. 16, 2026. Other recent recalls of similar products include the Kia EV9 air bag recall (Aug. 21, 2026), the Audi Q6 E-Tron seat belt recall (Dec. 19, 2025), and the Ford Bronco Sport air bag recall (March 31, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2022 Rivian R1T vehicle has a front passenger seat that may deploy air bags during crashes if a child is present. The recall was notified to owners via mail on July 6, 2022.
Brand
Rivian
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using the Seat
Immediately stop using the front passenger seat if you have a child in the front seat during crashes.
Contact Rivian Service
Call Rivian customer service at 1-734-855-4345 to schedule a free seat replacement.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Rivian Service Centers will replace the front passenger seat, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2022. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-734-855-4345. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-651.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 3 months.
1Owner letters mailed
2NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Rivian
We’ve drafted a message you can send Rivian to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V319000 — Rivian R1T 2022 Seats Recall: Child Risk in Front Air Bag Deployment
Hello,
I own a Rivian R1T 2022 Seats Recall: Child Risk in Front Air Bag Deployment that is covered by recall 22V319000 from Rivian.
The official recall notice states: Rivian Service Centers will replace the front passenger seat, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2022. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-734-855-4345. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-651.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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