2022-2025 Rivian R1T and R1S recalled for unsecured seat belt anchors
Rivian is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1T and R1S vehicles. D-ring bolts for front seat belt anchorages may not have been properly installed, potentially failing to restrain occupants during a crash.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: This recall involves a structural vehicle defect affecting a critical safety component (seat belt anchorages). The rubric lists 'structural vehicle defect' as a criterion for Severe (Score 4). Although no illnesses or injuries have been reported, the defect involves failure of a primary safety restraint system.
Plain-English summary
Rivian Automotive, LLC is recalling certain 2022-2025 Rivian R1T and R1S vehicles. The D-ring bolts for one or both front seat belt anchorage assemblies may not have been properly installed.
If a front seat belt is improperly secured, it may not restrain an occupant as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Owners of affected vehicles received notification letters in July 2025. Rivian will inspect and properly secure the seat belt anchorage assemblies at no charge. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261 for more information. Rivian's recall number for this campaign is FSAM-1681.
The recalled product
- Product
- RIVIAN R1T, R1S
- Brand
- RIVIAN
- Manufacturer
- Rivian Automotive, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Seat Belt Anchorage
- Affected units
- 536
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- R1T
- R1S
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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