NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2022–2025

Rivian EDV recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 23 owner complaints for the Rivian EDV, covering model years 2022 to 2025. The 2023 model year drew the most complaints (15), and Seat Belts is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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3 recall campaigns on file
23 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
4 model years with data (2022–2025)

most complaints: 2023 (15 for that model year)
top component: Seat Belts (16 complaints)
latest recall 25V816000 (reported Nov 25, 2025)

0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
1 complaint reporting an injury (4.3%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Rivian EDV complaints by model year

3 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2023 model year has the most complaints: 15 of 23, or 65.2%. Next come 2022 (7) and 2025 (1).

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Rivian EDV complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Rivian EDV complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting an injury
2022	7	0
2023	15	1
2025	1	0
All model years	23	1

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Rivian EDV components

top 7 · NHTSA categories

Seat Belts is the component named most often, in 16 complaints (69.6% of all 23), followed by Power Train (2) and Suspension (2).

Components named most often in Rivian EDV complaints (top 7)

Components named most often in Rivian EDV complaints (top 7)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Seat Belts	16	69.6%
Power Train	2	8.7%
Suspension	2	8.7%
Unknown or Other	2	8.7%
Air Bags	1	4.3%
Steering	1	4.3%
Vehicle Speed Control	1	4.3%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Rivian EDV recalls

3 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name EDV, newest first. The 3 campaigns cover model years 2022 to 2025. The 2022, 2023 and 2024 model years appear in the most campaigns (2 each).

3 recall campaigns

Rivian EDV recall campaigns covering each model year
2022: 2 campaigns	2023: 2 campaigns	2024: 2 campaigns	2025: 1 campaign

Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 25V816000
Reported Nov 25, 2025
Seat Belts › Pretensioner
Model years 2022–2025
Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 EDV vehicles. The driver's seat belt pretensioner cable may become damaged.
Consequence:
A damaged seat belt pretensioner cable may not restrain the occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy:
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.
Filed by Rivian Automotive, LLC
NHTSA campaign 24V367000
Reported May 23, 2024
Exterior Lighting › Headlights
Model years 2023–2024
Rivian Automotive, LLC. (Rivian) is recalling certain 2023-2024 EDV, R1S, and R1T vehicles. The headlights may be improperly aimed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."
Consequence:
Improperly aimed headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, decreasing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Rivian will inspect and adjust the headlight alignment as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 28, 2024. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4264. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1445.
Filed by Rivian Automotive, LLC
NHTSA campaign 22V744000
Reported Oct 6, 2022
Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Upper Arm; Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm
Model year 2022
Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T, R1S, and EDV vehicles. The fastener connecting the front upper control arm and steering knuckle may have been improperly tightened.
Consequence:
A loose steering knuckle fastener could separate, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the steering knuckle fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 11, 2022. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM 997.
Filed by Rivian Automotive, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Rivian EDV questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Rivian EDV have?

NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recall campaigns for the Rivian EDV, covering model years 2022 to 2025. The most recent, 25V816000, was reported on November 25, 2025 and is filed under “Seat belts”. The 2022, 2023 and 2024 model years are covered by the most campaigns (2 each).

Which Rivian EDV model year has the most complaints?

The 2023 model year, with 15 of the 23 complaints in NHTSA’s file (65.2%). The next are 2022 (7) and 2025 (1). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Rivian EDV complaint?

Seat Belts is the component named most often: 16 complaints, or 69.6% of all 23. Power Train (2) and Suspension (2) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Rivian EDV?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Rivian dealer.

How many Rivian EDV complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 23 complaints, 0 report a crash, 0 a fire, 1 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

3 models · most complaints first

The Rivian models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Rivian VIN decoder with every Rivian model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Rivian R1S 2022–2027 · 22 recalls · 166 complaints
Rivian R1T 2022–2027 · 20 recalls · 127 complaints
Rivian R2 2027 · 1 recall · 1 complaint

All Rivian models and WMI codes Look up recalls by year

Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.