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Rivian EDV driver's seat belt tensioner cable may be damaged

NHTSA campaign 25V816000 · Reported 2025-11-25 · Rivian Automotive, LLC

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This affects how well the driver is protected in a crash, but the notice does not tell owners to stop driving, so the van can stay in service while the inspection is arranged.

What's wrong, in plain English

On some 2022-2025 Rivian EDV delivery vans, the cable for the driver's seat belt tensioner can become damaged. The tensioner is the part that pulls the belt snug against you the instant a crash begins. If its cable is damaged, the belt may not hold the driver as firmly as it should in a crash. Rivian has already sent out an over-the-air software update, and dealers will inspect the driver's belt tensioner and replace it if needed.

What you should do

1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the van is included.
2. Make sure the van has received Rivian's over-the-air software update.
3. Contact Rivian service, or customer service at 1-888-748-4261 (recall FSAM-1770), for the free inspection and any needed replacement.

Affected vehicles (1)

2022 Rivian EDV

Who to contact

Rivian — official Rivian recall lookup

Customer service: 1-888-748-4261

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Rivian seat belt recalls: loose anchor bolts and airbag concerns · all 5 Rivian recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Summary: Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 EDV vehicles. The driver's seat belt pretensioner cable may become damaged.
Safety risk: A damaged seat belt pretensioner cable may not restrain the occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.