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.
2023 Rivian EDVProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 15 owner complaints about the 2023 Rivian EDV, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-367 the manufacturer reports only 93% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 24, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Rivian EDV has problems
15 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
10Seat belts
2Suspension
1Power train
1Steering
1Vehicle speed control
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Seat belts | 10 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2023 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 · 2026 Q1
Exterior lighting: headlights
Risk. Improperly aimed headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, decreasing the driver's visibility 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
2023 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
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2023 Rivian EDV, and the recalls they led to.
- 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.
During operation the seatbelt connection to the pretensioner fell apart. There is a plastic housing that the seatbelt anchor is connected to. That metal anchor came apart from inside of the plastic housing and could not be reconnected. Vehicle will need a new seatbelt installed. The pretensioner…
The seatbelt pretensioner failed in the Rivian EDV 700. This is a common problem and puts drivers at serious risk of injury or death in an accident. The pretensioner comes apart without warning. We have seen this on several of the Rivian EDV 700s in our fleet.
Seat belt relaeases from the anchor point causing a major concern with this vehicle. We have multiple failures at the same point.
Own a 2023 EDV?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.