2022-2025 Rivian Edv Seat Belt Pretensioner Recall (25V816)
Rivian Automotive, LLC · 34,824 vehicles · Reported November 25, 2025
Rivian Automotive, LLC is recalling 34,824 2022-2025 Rivian Edv vehicles. The driver's seat belt pretensioner cable may become damaged. A damaged seat belt pretensioner cable may not restrain the occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. The fix is an over-the-air software update.
Recall 25V816 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V816000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | FSAM-1770 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | November 25, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Rivian Automotive, LLC |
| Vehicles | 2022-2025 Rivian Edv |
| Units affected | 34,824 |
| Component | Seat Belts > Pretensioner |
| Safety risk | A damaged seat belt pretensioner cable may not restrain the occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. |
| Fix | Over-the-air software update |
What is wrong with the 2022-2025 Rivian Edv in recall 25V816?
The driver's seat belt pretensioner cable may become damaged.
Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 EDV vehicles. The driver's seat belt pretensioner cable may become damaged.
Is it safe to drive a 2022-2025 Edv with recall 25V816?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A damaged seat belt pretensioner cable may not restrain the occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A damaged seat belt pretensioner cable may not restrain the occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the pretensioner.
Which vehicles are included in recall 25V816?
Recall 25V816 covers 34,824 vehicles: 2022-2025 Rivian Edv.
NHTSA lists 34,824 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-2025 | Rivian | Edv |
What is the fix for the Edv seat belt pretensioner recall?
Yes. The fix is an over-the-air software update.
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.
When was recall 25V816 announced?
Rivian Automotive, LLC reported recall 25V816 to NHTSA on November 25, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as January 16, 2026.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| November 8, 2025 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| November 25, 2025 | Rivian Automotive, LLC filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 25V816000. |
| January 16, 2026 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 10 months ago. If your Edv was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Edv is part of recall 25V816?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V816 is open on your Edv, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 25V816000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should Edv owners do about recall 25V816?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 25V816000 applies to your Edv.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Rivian dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Keep a simple log of any pretensioner symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Edv owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 16 of them about the seat belts.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the seat belts have been filed since recall 25V816 was reported (2) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 23 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 16 of them involve the seat belts. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2023 Rivian Edv: 15 complaints in total, 10 about the seat belts
- 2022 Rivian Edv: 7 complaints in total, 5 about the seat belts
- 2025 Rivian Edv: 1 complaints in total, 1 about the seat belts
- 2024 Rivian Edv: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the seat belts
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
Driver of van called to report seatbelt would not latch; release button was stuck and would not release. They called Rivian Support, and they had van towed back to station as without seatbelt working properly, would be unsafe for driver to continue.
2025 Rivian Edv owner, NC, NHTSA complaint 11701527, filed November 25, 2025
During normal operation of the this vehicle, the seatbelt pretensioner cable snapped when the driver attempted to buckle the seatbelt. This is where the lap belt portion is attached to the seat. The cable is frayed and breaks.
2022 Rivian Edv owner, OH, NHTSA complaint 11673844, filed July 15, 2025
The seat belt anchor for the lap belt has separated from the anchor point. It appears the cable is pulling apart as can be seen in photos I will be attaching. This is a huge safety concern however Rivian is telling us this is from a driver sitting on the seat belt.
2022 Rivian Edv owner, AZ, NHTSA complaint 11679086, filed August 7, 2025
Can recall 25V816 make my Edv a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Seat belt defects are safety defects. If the belt, buckle or pretensioner still does not work right after the recall repair, the repeat visit belongs in your records.
Because the remedy is an over-the-air update, there may be no repair order unless you take the 2022-2025 Rivian Edv in. If the symptom continues after the update, get it documented at the dealer so it counts.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
A software update can count as a repair attempt, especially if you complained about the problem or the update keeps being repeated. I've seen dealers do the same software update five or six times with no fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 25V816
Is the 25V816000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed January 16, 2026.
How do I know if my Edv is part of recall 25V816000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 25V816000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Rivian. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.