NHTSASEAT BELTS
Rivian Automotive, LLC - Improperly Secured Seat Belt Retractor Assemblies
Published: January 15, 2026Recall ID: 26V009000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Improperly Secured Seat Belt Retractor Assemblies
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Improperly Secured Seat Belt Retractor Assemblies |
| Nhtsa id | 26V009000 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V009000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Rivian Automotive, LLC |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 85.73 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | FSAM-1795 |
| Potentially affected | 869 |
| Report received date | 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |