Rivian has issued a recall covering 869 electric vehicles in the United States after identifying a potential issue with the installation of second-row seat belt components that could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
According to filings with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the recall affects certain 2022–2025 R1T electric pickup trucks and 2022–2026 R1S electric sport utility vehicles. Rivian said the bolts securing the second-row driver- and passenger-side seat belt retractor assemblies may not have been properly tightened during manufacturing.
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If the retractor assemblies are not fully secured, the seat belts may not restrain occupants as intended in the event of a collision. Rivian estimates that around 1% of the recalled vehicles may have the defect but said it chose to issue a recall as a precaution.
The issue was first identified on Sept. 16, 2025, when a service technician discovered an improperly secured retractor while inspecting an R1T, Rivian said. The company’s field performance team then launched an internal investigation, reviewing manufacturing and process records to trace the issue to vehicles built between Sept. 15, 2021, and May 15, 2025.
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Rivian said it did not identify additional improperly secured retractors during the investigation and is not aware of any crashes or injuries related to the issue. Some owners may notice a rattling noise from the left or right C-pillar area, which could indicate that the retractor assembly is loose.
The automaker said the remedy requires a service visit rather than an over-the-air update. Rivian dealers will inspect the affected seat belt retractor assemblies and tighten the mounting bolts as necessary. All inspections and repairs will be carried out free of charge.
