NHTSA Recall 22V319000: Air bags: front passenger and seats
Rivian Automotive, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 473 vehicles. It affects 2022 Rivian R1T.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V319000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FSAM-651 |
| Components | AIR BAGS › SENSOR › OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION › FRONT PASSENGER; SEATS |
| Report received | May 10, 2022 |
| Owner notification | July 6, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T vehicles. The Occupant Classification System (OCS) may not deactivate the air bag when a child or child seat occupies the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety risk
A child in the front seat may be at a greater risk of injury in the event of a passenger air bag deployment during a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 22V319000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Rivian R1T | 2022 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.