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.
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Recalls 1
Seat belts: pretensioner
- What is wrong
- Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 EDV vehicles. The driver's seat belt pretensioner cable may become damaged.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 25V816000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2025 Rivian Edv 2
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What 2025 Rivian Edv owners say
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Questions about the 2025 Rivian Edv
Is the 2025 Rivian Edv reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2025 Rivian Edv, fewer than a typical Edv model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2025 Rivian Edv?
Seat belts, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2025 Rivian Edv have?
1 recall, covering seat belts.
Was there a recall on the 2025 Rivian Edv seat belts?
Yes, 1 recall: 25V816000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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