Rivian recalls 2022–2025 EDV vehicles over driver's seat belt pretensioner cable that may become damaged
The driver's seat belt pretensioner cable may become damaged and may not restrain the occupant as intended, which increases the risk of injury during a crash.
What to do
Rivian has released an over-the-air software update and will inspect and replace the driver's seat belt pretensioner assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261.
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Recall details
- Product
- Rivian Edv 2022–2025
- Company
- Rivian Automotive, LLC
- Hazard
- A damaged seat belt pretensioner cable may not restrain the occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Units
- 34,824 vehicles
- Owner notification
- January 16, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 25, 2025
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 25V816000
- Manufacturer campaign number: FSAM-1770
- Model years: 2022–2025
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
- Defect
- Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 EDV vehicles. The driver's seat belt pretensioner cable may become damaged.
- Consequence
- A damaged seat belt pretensioner cable may not restrain the occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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