# Rivian Automotive, LLC: Driver Seat Belt Pretensioner Cable May Become Damaged (25V816000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 45/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Rivian Automotive, LLC |
| Subject | Driver Seat Belt Pretensioner Cable May Become Damaged |
| NHTSA ID | 25V816000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | FSAM-1770 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Units potentially affected | 34824 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | 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. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1770. |

## Why this score
- Safety-critical component (seat belts).
- 34,824 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V816000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.