Skip to content

NHTSA Recall 25V816000: Pretensioner (seat belts)

Rivian Automotive, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 34,824 vehicles. It affects 2022–2025 Rivian Edv.

34,824
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2026
owners notified (January 16)
NHTSA campaign25V816000
Manufacturer campaignFSAM-1770
ComponentSEAT BELTS › PRETENSIONER
Report receivedNovember 25, 2025
Owner notificationJanuary 16, 2026
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 EDV vehicles. The driver's seat belt pretensioner cable may become damaged.

Safety risk

A damaged seat belt pretensioner cable may not restrain the occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 25V816000

Make and modelModel years
Rivian Edv2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

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.