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Rivian R1T and R1S Loose Second-Row Seat Belts
high How serious is it? About this label
An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not properly restrain the person sitting there, which the notice says increases the risk of injury during a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V009000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Rivian Automotive, LLC |
| Part affected | Seat Belts:critical Fasteners |
| Vehicles covered | 9 model/year combinations, model years 2022–2026 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
In these Rivian vehicles, the bolts that secure the second-row seat belt retractor assemblies, on both the driver's side and the passenger's side, may not have been tightened properly. Because these bolts may be improperly tightened, the seat belt retractor assemblies in the second row may not be as securely attached as they are meant to be, on either side of the vehicle.
What you should do
2. Contact a Rivian dealer, or call Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261.
3. The inspection and any needed bolt tightening 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 26V009000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (9)
Who to contact
Rivian — official Rivian recall lookup
Customer service: 1-888-748-4261
The bigger picture
- Rivian Seat Belt Recalls Cover Loose Anchors and Retractors · all 5 Rivian recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Summary
- Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1T and 2022-2026 R1S vehicles. The bolts that secure the second-row driver and passenger side seat belt retractor assemblies may be improperly tightened.
- Safety risk
- An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Rivian will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 2, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1795.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.