2022-2025 Rivian R1T Seat Belt Retractor Recall (26V009)
Rivian Automotive, LLC · 869 vehicles · Reported January 15, 2026
Rivian Automotive, LLC is recalling 869 2022-2026 Rivian R1S; 2022-2025 Rivian R1T vehicles. The bolts that secure the second-row driver and passenger side seat belt retractor assemblies may be improperly tightened. An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 26V009 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V009000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | FSAM-1795 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | January 15, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Rivian Automotive, LLC |
| Vehicles | 2022-2026 Rivian R1S; 2022-2025 Rivian R1T |
| Units affected | 869 |
| Component | Seat Belts > Rear / Other > Retractor |
| Safety risk | An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2022-2025 Rivian R1T in recall 26V009?
The bolts that secure the second-row driver and passenger side seat belt retractor assemblies may be improperly tightened.
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.
Is it safe to drive a 2022-2025 R1T with recall 26V009?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your R1T shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the retractor, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 26V009?
Recall 26V009 covers 869 vehicles: 2022-2026 Rivian R1S; 2022-2025 Rivian R1T.
NHTSA lists 869 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-2026 | Rivian | R1S |
| 2022-2025 | Rivian | R1T |
What is the fix for the R1T seat belt retractor recall?
Yes. Rivian will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge.
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.
When was recall 26V009 announced?
Rivian Automotive, LLC reported recall 26V009 to NHTSA on January 15, 2026. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as March 2, 2026.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| April 10, 2025 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| January 15, 2026 | Rivian Automotive, LLC filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 26V009000. |
| March 2, 2026 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 8 months ago. If your R1T was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my R1T is part of recall 26V009?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V009 is open on your R1T, 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 26V009000. 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 R1T owners do about recall 26V009?
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 26V009000 applies to your R1T.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Rivian dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Write down when symptoms involving the retractor happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- 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 R1T owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 289 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 12 of them about the seat belts.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the seat belts have been filed since recall 26V009 was reported (3) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 289 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 12 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 R1S: 75 complaints in total, 7 about the seat belts
- 2022 Rivian R1T: 67 complaints in total, 4 about the seat belts
- 2025 Rivian R1S: 54 complaints in total, 0 about the seat belts
- 2023 Rivian R1T: 38 complaints in total, 1 about the seat belts
- 2024 Rivian R1S: 17 complaints in total, 0 about the seat belts
- 2026 Rivian R1S: 14 complaints in total, 0 about the seat belts
- 2025 Rivian R1T: 9 complaints in total, 0 about the seat belts
- 2024 Rivian R1T: 9 complaints in total, 0 about the seat belts
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
While driving with a passenger in the front seat, I noticed the passenger airbag was not enabled. Seems the passenger is not detected. Sometime having the passenger moving around or adjusting the seat/seatbelt would fix the issue and the airbag will enable. Randomly occurs and randomly fixes.
2023 Rivian R1T owner, WA, NHTSA complaint 11573682, filed February 23, 2024
The seat belt came completely dislodged from the seat base as my passenger was getting into the car and fastening their seat belt…
2022 Rivian R1T owner, MI, NHTSA complaint 11761200, filed September 1, 2026
We purchased our Rivian two weeks ago today from a private seller, and Rivian will not transfer ownership of the truck to us despite multiple calls, emails, and online chats. This is a safety, security, and privacy issue.
2022 Rivian R1T owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11526327, filed June 10, 2023
Can recall 26V009 make my R1T 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.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
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.
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 26V009
Is the 26V009000 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 March 2, 2026.
How do I know if my R1T is part of recall 26V009000?
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 26V009000 (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.