Recall 25V816 affects 34,824 2022-2025 Rivian Edv vehicles for damaged driver's seat belt pretensioner cables. OTA software, inspection, and repair are free.
Rivian is recalling 34,824 2022-2025 Edv vehicles because the driver's seat belt pretensioner cable can become damaged. If the cable is damaged, the belt pretensioner can fail to restrain the occupant as intended during a crash; Rivian dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The driver's seat belt pretensioner in 2022-2025 Rivian Edv vehicles is part of the front seat belt system. In a crash, the pretensioner tightens the belt so the driver is held in the proper position. Its cable needs to stay intact for the belt anchor and pretensioner to work as designed.
The issue starts when the belt is buckled before the driver sits down. Repeatedly sitting on that already buckled belt puts load on the pretensioner cable in a way it is not meant to handle. Over repeated misuse, the cable can become damaged, leaving the seat belt system with a weakened driver-side pretensioner connection.
A driver can see damage to the pretensioner in certain vehicles. Look for visible damage around the driver's seat belt pretensioner area or belt anchor before driving, and treat any visible damage as a sign the restraint system needs dealer inspection.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2022-2025 Edv model years, all using the same driver seat belt pretensioner.
| 2024 Rivian Edv | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2023 Rivian Edv | seat belt |
| 2022 Rivian Edv | seat belt |
| 2025 Rivian Edv | seat belt |
| Units affected | 34,824 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific van is included.
What's the safety risk?
A damaged seat belt pretensioner cable can keep the belt from restraining the driver as intended, increasing injury risk in a crash. Visible damage is a reason to schedule service promptly and confirm the over-the-air update has been installed. Repair is free at any franchised Rivian dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022-2025 Rivian Edv is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Rivian service center to schedule the free inspection for driver's seat belt pretensioner cable damage and confirm the OTA software update is installed.
- Schedule the driver's seat belt pretensioner replacement if Rivian finds cable damage; the repair restores the belt's crash-restraint function.
- Bring the recall notice if Rivian mailed one. If not, reference recall number 25V816 when you contact Rivian.
- Call Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261 with questions about the OTA update, inspection, or replacement.
What happens at the repair
Rivian has released the OTA software update for this recall. At the dealer, a Rivian technician inspects the driver's seat belt pretensioner assembly and replaces it if the cable damage requires replacement. The recall work is free, including parts and labor. Rivian's standard reimbursement plan applies to documented out-of-pocket repairs paid before the recall notice. If you already paid for a related driver's seat belt pretensioner repair, contact Rivian customer service with your repair paperwork to ask how the plan applies.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| November 25, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 16, 2026 | Owner notification mailed |
| January 19, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| January 19, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 19, 2026 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| January 19, 2026 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V816?
Recall 25V816 covers 34,824 2022-2025 Rivian Edv vehicles with a driver's seat belt pretensioner cable that can become damaged. If the cable is damaged, the seat belt pretensioner can fail to restrain the driver as intended during a crash.
What should I do if my 2022-2025 Rivian Edv is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 25V816. If it is, make sure the released over-the-air software update is installed, then contact Rivian service for the seat belt pretensioner inspection and replacement if needed.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Rivian will inspect and replace the driver's seat belt pretensioner assembly as necessary, free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is reduced driver restraint in a crash. Under recall 25V816, a damaged driver's seat belt pretensioner cable can prevent the pretensioner from restraining the occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
When did Rivian notify owners?
Rivian mailed owner notification letters on January 16, 2026. If you did not receive a letter, check your VIN and reference recall 25V816 or Rivian recall number FSAM-1770 when you contact Rivian service at 1-888-748-4261.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V816000 |
|---|---|
| Rivian customer service | 1-888-748-4261 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V816 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V816000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →