Rivian recall: Seat belts
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Rivian R1S 2022–2026
- Rivian R1T 2022–2025
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V009000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Rivian Automotive, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 15, 2026
- Owners notified
- Mar 2, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 869
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Seat belts › Critical fasteners; Seat belts › Rear/other › Retractor
- Maker's own recall number
- FSAM-1795
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Rivian recall: Back over prevention Sep 16, 2026
- Rivian recall: Exterior lighting Aug 5, 2026
- Rivian recall: Suspension Jan 5, 2026
- Rivian recall: Forward collision avoidance Sep 8, 2025
- Rivian recall: Electrical system Aug 21, 2025
- Rivian recall: Exterior lighting Jun 11, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.