repaired · 2026 Q3
Seat belts: pretensioner
NewRisk. A damaged seat belt pretensioner cable may not restrain the occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
2022 Rivian EDVProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2022 Rivian EDV, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-744 the manufacturer reports only 100% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 25, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Rivian EDV has problems
7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Seat belts
1Air bags
1Power train
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Seat belts | 5 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2022 Rivian EDV recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Spindle: arm
Risk. A loose steering knuckle fastener could separate, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Rivian.
Best & worst years
2022 vs. every other EDV year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the EDV median. How we score
'22'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2022 Rivian EDV, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
- Rivian EDV Seat Belt Anchor DetachmentLed to recall 25V-816
In owners' words
What EDV owners report
Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Same problem as many of our Rivian vans, the seat belt is coming loose at the anchor point causing a major safety concern.
The seat belt anchor for the lap belt has separated from the anchor point. It appears the cable is pulling apart as can be seen in photos I will be attaching. This is a huge safety concern however Rivian is telling us this is from a driver sitting on the seat belt. I am denying this accusation…
During normal operation of the this vehicle, the seatbelt pretensioner cable snapped when the driver attempted to buckle the seatbelt. This is where the lap belt portion is attached to the seat. The cable is frayed and breaks. This same defect has occurred on 5 of our 34 vehicles of the same make…
Own a 2022 EDV?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.