Safety Recall NHTSA · 26V009000 Reported January 15, 2026

Improperly secured seat belt retractor assemblies

Q: What is recall 26V009000?

NHTSA recall 26V009000 was issued by Rivian Automotive, Llc on January 15, 2026. It addresses: Improperly secured seat belt retractor assemblies. The recall affects approximately 869 vehicles , with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Rivian Automotive, Llc · Seat Belts · 869 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

26V009000

Manufacturer Campaign

FSAM-1795

Manufacturer

Rivian Automotive, Llc

Component

Seat Belts

Vehicles Affected

869

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 15, 2026

Completion Rate

85.73

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Rivian Automotive, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 26V009000 or campaign FSAM-1795.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 26V009000

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

What is recall 26V009000?

NHTSA recall 26V009000 was issued by Rivian Automotive, Llc on January 15, 2026. It addresses: Improperly secured seat belt retractor assemblies. The recall affects approximately 869 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 26V009000 or the manufacturer campaign number FSAM-1795. 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.