NHTSA recall 25V-816 (25V816000)
seat belts recall reported November 25, 2025 - about 34,824 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 25V816000
- Also written as
- 25V-816
- Manufacturer number
- FSAM-1770
- Reported
- November 25, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- ~34,824
- Component
- seat belts
What is being recalled
Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 EDV vehicles. The driver's seat belt pretensioner cable may become damaged.
Why it is dangerous
A damaged seat belt pretensioner cable may not restrain the occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 25V-816 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.