2023 Rivian Edv recalls and problems

The 2023 Rivian Edv has 2 recalls and 15 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is seat belts.

How the 2023 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

2recalls

15complaints

0crashes

0fires

10injuries

—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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2 recalls

Seat Belts

Nov 25, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V816000 · 34,824 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Exterior Lighting

May 23, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V367000 · 2,334 vehicles

Problem: 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."

Risk: Improperly aimed headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, decreasing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Unknown or other1

Vehicle Speed Control1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

NHTSA investigations

Rivian EDV Seat Belt Anchor Detachment

PE25011 · opened Sep 22, 2025 · closed Feb 25, 2026 · led to recall 25V816

Summary

On September 22, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation (PE) 25011 to investigate and assess allegations of seat belt performance concerns in certain Model Year (MY) 2022-2023 Rivian Electric Delivery Van (EDV).Â ODI has received fourteen (14) Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQ) reporting potential failures of the driverâs front outboard seat belt anchorage system. The anchorage utilizes a steel-braided cable linked to the seat frame, which supports the seat belt webbing that secures the occupant in the event of a crash. Â The VOQ describe instances in which the steel-braided cable frayed, unraveled, or completely severed, potentially leaving the occupant inadequately restrained during vehicle operation. Â A partial or complete separation of the seat belt pretensioner anchor cable can significantly degrade occupant restraint performance in a crash. Â A damaged cable may also prevent the pretensioner from removing belt slack at the onset of a vehicle crash impact, which could reduce airbag effectiveness and increase the risk of injury. ODIâs investigation sought to determine whether the seat belt assemblyâs integrity, design, durability, mounting position, installation method, or manufacturing deficiencies could have contributed to the reported condition. Following the opening of the investigation, Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) determined that the seat belt pretensioner anchor cable contained a safety defect in the subject vehicle…

2023 vs. other Rivian Edv years

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Questions

Does the 2023 Rivian Edv have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2023 Rivian Edv, the latest from Nov 25, 2025 (seat belts). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Rivian Edv?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention seat belts (10), suspension (2), power train (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.