The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·26V009000·Announced 2026-01-15

Rivian second-row seat belt retractor bolts may be improperly tightened

Rivian is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1T and 2022-2026 R1S vehicles because the bolts securing the second-row seat belt retractor assemblies may be improperly tightened.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: Rubric level 4 covers structural vehicle defects: the retractor mounting is the anchorage that lets a seat belt restrain an occupant, and the source states it may not do so.

Plain-English summary

Rivian Automotive, LLC is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1T and 2022-2026 R1S vehicles. About 869 units are potentially affected.

The bolts that secure the second-row driver and passenger side seat belt retractor assemblies may be improperly tightened.

NHTSA states that an improperly secured seat belt retractor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Rivian will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 2, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
RIVIAN R1T, R1S
Brand
RIVIAN
Manufacturer
Rivian Automotive, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Seat belts
Hazard
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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