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Rivian Seat Belt Recalls Cover Loose Anchors and Retractors
Loose or improperly secured belt hardware is the recurring issue in these Rivian notices. The August 2022 recall concerns front anchors attached to the B-pillar on certain 2022 R1T and R1S vehicles. The June 2025 recall concerns front anchorage D-ring bolts on certain 2022–2025 R1T and R1S vehicles. Second-row retractor bolts are the focus of the January 2026 recall, covering certain 2022–2025 R1T and 2022–2026 R1S vehicles. The 2022 model year appears most often across the R1T and R1S notices. Separate problems involve a front passenger belt sensor affecting airbag deployment and a potentially damaged driver’s belt pretensioner cable in EDV vehicles.
Warning signs to watch for
- The notices for these recalls do not describe any warning sign an owner would notice.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
The supplied Rivian notices contain no stop-driving or park-outside instructions. The August 2022 front-anchor recall, February 2023 passenger belt sensor recall, June 2025 front-anchorage recall, November 2025 EDV pretensioner recall, and January 2026 second-row retractor recall do not tell owners to stop driving. Their stated risks concern inadequate occupant restraint during a crash or, for the passenger sensor defect, an airbag that does not deploy as intended. The notices do not provide a separate driving restriction for any of these defects.
What the free repair involves
Rivian inspects and secures front-anchor bolts under FSAM-924 and front anchorage assemblies under FSAM-1681. FSAM-1166 involves inspecting and replacing passenger belt components as necessary. FSAM-1795 calls for inspecting and tightening second-row bolts as necessary. These services are free. The EDV notice describes a released OTA update plus inspection and replacement of the driver’s pretensioner assembly as necessary, free of charge.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| high | 5 |
Models affected most
Where owners report seat belts problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under seat belts for the Rivian models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Seat belts complaints |
|---|---|
| 2023 Rivian R1S | 7 |
| 2022 Rivian EDV | 5 |
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2026 | Rivian R1T and R1S Loose Second-Row Seat Belts | high |
| Nov 25, 2025 | Rivian EDV Seat Belt Pretensioner Cable May Fail | high |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Rivian R1S, R1T Front Seat Belt Anchor Risk | high |
| Feb 22, 2023 | Rivian R1S R1T Passenger Seat Belt Sensor May Disable Airbag | high |
| Aug 25, 2022 | Rivian R1T, R1S Seat Belt Anchors Loose | high |
Common questions
Which Rivian recalls involve the second-row seat belts?
The January 15, 2026 recall, FSAM-1795, covers certain 2022–2025 R1T and 2022–2026 R1S vehicles. Bolts securing the second-row driver-side and passenger-side belt retractor assemblies may be improperly tightened. Rivian will inspect and tighten them as necessary, free of charge.
How can a Rivian seat belt sensor affect the passenger airbag?
In the February 22, 2023 recall, FSAM-1166, a faulty automatic locking retractor sensor may report ON when it is actually OFF. On affected 2022 R1T and R1S vehicles, this can suppress the front passenger airbag or cause improper deployment.
Does the EDV seat belt recall include a physical inspection?
The November 25, 2025 EDV notice describes both a released over-the-air software update and an inspection of the driver’s seat belt pretensioner assembly. Rivian will replace that assembly as necessary, free of charge, because its cable may become damaged.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.