Rivian will inspect and, if necessary, re-secure second-row seat belt retractor assemblies on certain R1T and R1S vehicles at no cost to owners.
Rivian recalls 869 R1T and R1S vehicles due to improperly tightened seat belt retractor bolts. Loose bolts could reduce seat belt effectiveness; rattling near the C-pillar may indicate the issue. Recall service is free and quick, coming as Rivian works to stabilize its growth momentum.
Rivian is recalling a limited number of R1T and R1S vehicles after discovering that bolts securing the second-row outboard seat belt retractor assemblies may not have been tightened correctly during production. If the retractor is not properly secured, the seat belt may fail to restrain an occupant effectively in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The recall affects certain 2022 through 2025 Rivian R1T pickups and 2022 through 2026 Rivian R1S SUVs.
According to the NHTSA filing, 869 vehicles are potentially impacted. Rivian says the issue stems from a production window running from September 15, 2021, through May 15, 2025, with affected vehicles built during that timeframe.
Rivian reports that one or both of the second-row outboard seat belt retractors could have a bolt that was not installed to specification. If a bolt is loose, the retractor assembly may not remain fully secured when the seat belt is under load.
Owners might hear a rattling noise near the retractor area around the left or right C-pillar, which can serve as an early warning that a component is not properly attached.
Rivian will inspect the retractor assemblies and, if required, properly secure them free of charge. The company estimates the service should take under an hour. Owner notification letters are expected to be sent by March 9, 2026, and customers can schedule service through Rivian’s support channels.
Although this recall affects a relatively small number of vehicles, it comes at a critical time for Rivian as it seeks to maintain momentum and demonstrate that it can scale operations reliably.
The company is advancing its next vehicle toward production while also managing an earlier recall from this year. Smooth execution is important because Rivian’s near-term growth story depends on turning its upcoming models into substantial volume.
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