NHTSA Recall 23V109000: Air bags: frontal and retractor (seat belts)
Rivian Automotive, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 12,716 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Rivian R1S.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V109000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FSAM-1166 |
| Components | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL; SEAT BELTS › FRONT › RETRACTOR |
| Report received | February 22, 2023 |
| Owner notification | April 5, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T and R1S vehicles. A faulty automatic locking retractor (ALR) sensor in the front passenger seat belt system may incorrectly report as ON when it is actually OFF, causing the suppression or improper deployment of the air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety risk
Failure of the air bag to deploy as intended increases the risk of injury to the front passenger during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the front passenger seat belt system components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2023. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1166.
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 23V109000
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.