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Rivian EDV Seat Belt Pretensioner Cable May Fail

NHTSA campaign 25V816000 · Reported Nov 25, 2025 · Rivian Automotive, LLC

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A damaged seat belt pretensioner cable may not restrain the occupant as intended, which increases the risk of injury during a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	25V816000
Reported to NHTSA	Nov 25, 2025
Manufacturer	Rivian Automotive, LLC
Part affected	Seat Belts:pretensioner
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2022
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

On some Rivian EDV vehicles, the cable that is part of the driver's seat belt pretensioner may become damaged. This pretensioner cable is a component of the seat belt system on the driver's side of the vehicle. If the cable becomes damaged, it may not function as intended, affecting how the seat belt pretensioner operates on the driver's seat belt in these vehicles.

What you should do

1. Check your vehicle's recall status by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2. Contact a Rivian service center for an inspection; call Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. 3. Rivian has also released a software update; any needed repair is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 25V816000. More in how recalls work.

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 Cover Loose Anchors and Retractors · all 5 Rivian recalls in this area

Other Rivian EDV recalls

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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.