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2022 Rivian EDV Recalls & Complaints

The 2022 Rivian EDV has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 7 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Rivian dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2022 Rivian EDV. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2022 Rivian EDV owner complaints

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Rivian EDV, describing incidents dated February 22, 2023 to October 15, 2025.

Most-cited components

  • Seat Belts 5 complaints
  • Air Bags 1 complaint
  • Power Train 1 complaint
  • Unknown or Other 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11693870 · Filed

    seat belt anchor failure

  • ODI #11691721 · Filed

    Same as several of our Rivian vehicles, the seat belt anchor is failing causing a major safety concern.

  • ODI #11691720 · Filed

    Same problem as many of our Rivian vans, the seat belt is coming loose at the anchor point causing a major safety concern.

Read all 7 complaints

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2022 Rivian EDV in 2 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Driver Seat Belt Pretensioner Cable May Become Damaged

NHTSA #25V816000 · Seat Belts — Pretensioner · NHTSA notice

Reported November 25, 2025 · Rivian Automotive, LLC

Potentially affected: 34,824 vehicles

Repair completion: 97.97% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Rivian campaign FSAM-1770 · Owners notified January 16, 2026 · Vehicles built starting December 10, 2021 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 EDV vehicles. The driver's seat belt pretensioner cable may become damaged.

Safety consequence

A damaged seat belt pretensioner cable may not restrain the occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Steering Knuckle and Control Arm May Separate

NHTSA #22V744000 · Suspension — Front — Control Arm — Upper Arm · NHTSA notice

Reported October 6, 2022 · Rivian Automotive, LLC

Potentially affected: 12,212 vehicles

Repair completion: 99.91% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Rivian campaign FSAM 997 · Owners notified November 11, 2022

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.

Safety consequence

A loose steering knuckle fastener could separate, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

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.

Other Rivian EDV model years

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