2022 RIVIAN EDV
2 recalls, 8 complaints
25V816000 Nov 25, 2025
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Defect Description
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. Riv... Read more
22V744000 Oct 6, 2022
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Defect Description
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.
Complaint Statistics
8 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| ENGINE | 2 |
| STEERING | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
STEERING
Oct 16, 2025
Incident date: Oct 15, 2025
Heard clicking noise coming from steering wheel. Car shimmied when breaking off of freeway. Newish car, only 20,611 miles. Took into dealership before anything went awry. Dealership said never heard of the steering problem before. Turned out it was a tie rod going bad and repair was covered by warra... Read more
STEERING
Oct 6, 2025
Incident date: Sep 18, 2025
“My vehicle has repeatedly lost electric power steering while driving, and I get warnings for Stabilitrak, traction control, and ‘Service Power Steering – Drive with Care.’ Restarting the vehicle temporarily clears the issue, but it keeps happening.”
ENGINE
Oct 6, 2025
Incident date: Sep 18, 2025
Multiple instances of emission system warning/stop start failure warning alerts.Warning lights will randomly go off then back on. Replaced sensor and it failed within a month. Truck has under 21000 miles.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 7, 2025
Incident date: May 14, 2025
My 2023 VW Atlas is stalling out in high temperatures. When you mash the accelerator, at times the vehicle will not go. From my online research, many others are experiencing this same issue and have found resolution involving charcoal canister + purge solenoid, fuel pressure sensor and software upda... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 15, 2025
Incident date: Jul 15, 2025
My truck dies for no reason when in park, or drive going very slowly. My vehicle is available for inspection if desired. This is very dangerous to have a running vehicle die when driving, or stopped at a red light. This has happened multiple times. I usually know when it's about to happen becaus... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
May 20, 2024
Incident date: May 19, 2024
Our 2019 Chevrolet Equinox had a sudden Brake Vacuum Pump failure causing loss of braking power by about 80%. The only reason we did not have an accident is it was early morning and there was no traffic when we exited the highway. I was not happy to realize that GM has no recall on this. They appare... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 23, 2023
Incident date: Feb 22, 2023
Porsche and VW has a drainage issues with certain model vehicles. The drainage plug is set in the trunk near the battery, main system cpu and amplifier. Water gets drain into the lower compartment of the trunk and causes electrical issues with the vehicle. It's been a design flaw from porsche since ... Read more
ENGINE
Feb 23, 2023
Incident date: Feb 22, 2023
2018 Kia Sorrento died suddenly on the highway. We heard a loud rattling noise, then a pop followed by the engine stopping with some smoke coming out under the hood.
NHTSA Safety Investigations, RIVIAN EDV
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE25011
Opened: Sep 22, 2025 , Closed: Feb 25, 2026
Rivian EDV Seat Belt Anchor Detachment
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). ODI has received fourteen (14) Vehicle Owner Qu... Read more
RIVIAN EDV - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the RIVIAN EDV across all model years (2022, 2025).
7
Total Recalls
25
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths