2022-2025 Rivian R1T and 2022-2026 R1S Vehicles Recalled for Loose Seat Belt Bolts
Rivian is recalling 2022-2025 R1T and 2022-2026 R1S vehicles because bolts securing the second-row seat belt retractors may be improperly tightened. Inadequate restraint in a crash could increase injury risk.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: This is a structural vehicle safety defect involving critical seat belt fasteners. However, no injuries or incidents have been reported. Per the recall severity rubric, when no illnesses or injuries are reported and the hazard is theoretical, the maximum score is 3.
Plain-English summary
Rivian Automotive 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.
An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not adequately restrain seat occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. Approximately 869 vehicles are affected by this condition.
Owner notification began March 2, 2026. Rivian will inspect and tighten the bolts at no charge to the owner. Owners should contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261 for service scheduling. Rivian's internal recall number is FSAM-1795.
The recalled product
- Product
- 2022 RIVIAN R1T
- Brand
- RIVIAN
- Manufacturer
- Rivian Automotive, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Seat Belt System
- Hazard
- loose-fasteners
- restraint-failure
- Affected units
- 869
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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