RIVIAN EDV (2022) recall — Seat Belts
Rivian is recalling certain 2022-2025 EDV vehicles due to potential seat belt pretensioner cable damage that could increase injury risk in crashes. Owners will receive free inspections and replacements.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A damaged seat belt pretensioner cable may not restrain the occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Rivian is recalling certain 2022-2025 EDV vehicles because the driver's seat belt pretensioner cable may become damaged, which could increase injury risk during a crash. This recall affects vehicles purchased between 2022 and 2025. Owners will receive free inspections and replacements of the seat belt assembly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81086-rivian-2022-edv-seat-belts-risk-of-injury-during-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81086-rivian-2022-edv-seat-belts-risk-of-injury-during-crash · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V816000
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“Rivian 2022 EDV Seat Belts: Risk of Injury During Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81086-rivian-2022-edv-seat-belts-risk-of-injury-during-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #25V816000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V816000).
Why it’s dangerous
The driver's seat belt pretensioner cable may become damaged, which could cause the seat belt to not properly restrain the occupant during a crash. This increases the risk of injury or serious harm to the driver.
Who’s affected
Owners of Rivian 2022-2025 EDV vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles are most at risk if the seat belt pretensioner cable becomes damaged.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Rivian EDV vehicle was purchased between 2022 and 2025. The recall covers all models in this range.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Rivian Customer Service
Call 1-888-748-4261 to schedule a free inspection and replacement of the seat belt pretensioner assembly if needed.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The driver's seat belt pretensioner cable may become damaged, which could cause the seat belt to not properly restrain the occupant during a crash.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your vehicle is affected if it was purchased by Rivian between 2022 and 2025.
What should I do if my seat belt is damaged?
Rivian will inspect and replace the driver's seat belt pretensioner assembly at no cost if needed.
Contact Rivian
We’ve drafted a message you can send Rivian to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V816000 — Rivian Rivian Hello, I own a Rivian that is covered by recall 25V816000 from Rivian. The official recall notice states: 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. 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.
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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.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #25V816000 (November 25, 2025)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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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