Safety Recall NHTSA · 25V816000 Reported November 25, 2025

Driver seat belt pretensioner cable may become damaged

Rivian Automotive, Llc · Seat Belts · 34,824 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
25V816000
Manufacturer Campaign
FSAM-1770
Manufacturer
Rivian Automotive, Llc
Component
Seat Belts
Vehicles Affected
34,824
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 25, 2025
Completion Rate
90.37

Defect Summary

Rivian automotive, llc (rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 edv vehicles. The driver's seat belt pretensioner cable may become damaged.

Safety Consequence

A damaged seat belt pretensioner cable may not restrain the occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action

Rivian has released an over-the-air (ota) software update. In addition rivian will inspect and replace the driver's seat belt pretensioner assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 16, 2026. Owners may contact rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is fsam-1770.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Rivian Automotive, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 25V816000 or campaign FSAM-1770.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 25V816000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 25V816000?

NHTSA recall 25V816000 was issued by Rivian Automotive, Llc on November 25, 2025. It addresses: Driver seat belt pretensioner cable may become damaged. The recall affects approximately 34,824 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Rivian Automotive, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 25V816000 or the manufacturer campaign number FSAM-1770. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-20. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.