Seat belts: pretensionerRecall 25V-816 · 2022–2025 Rivian EDV
Rivian Automotive, LLC recall 25V-816 covers 34,824 2022–2025 Rivian EDV for a seat belts: pretensioner problem, reported to NHTSA on November 25, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 98% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V816000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 EDV vehicles. The driver's seat belt pretensioner cable may become damaged.
The risk
A damaged seat belt pretensioner cable may not restrain the occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
98%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 10, 2021 to November 8, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Rivian EDV Seat Belt Anchor DetachmentNHTSA