NHTSA vehicle safety data
2023 Rivian EDV Recalls & Complaints
The 2023 Rivian EDV has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 15 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 2023 Rivian EDV. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2023 Rivian EDV owner complaints
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Rivian EDV, describing incidents dated May 23, 2024 to June 9, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Seat Belts 10 complaints
- Suspension 2 complaints
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Steering 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
- Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint
Together, the 15 complaints on file report 10 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11746198 · Filed
Air conditioner turns off when bulkhead door (inside vehicle) senses it is closed. I have 30 Rivian vehicles that this update has happened to and I have multiple driver's a day that are being affected by heat related issue with this new update.
ODI #11731587 · Filed
The rear axle beam on this vehicle is cracked. The beam is nearly cracked all the way through with just a small amount of material still holding it together. An image is attached showing the part failure.
ODI #11716787 · Filed
During operation the seatbelt connection to the pretensioner fell apart. There is a plastic housing that the seatbelt anchor is connected to. That metal anchor came apart from inside of the plastic housing and could not be reconnected. Vehicle will need a new seatbelt installed. The pretensioner…
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2023 Rivian EDV in 1 investigation. 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.
- Preliminary Evaluation PE25-011: Rivian EDV Seat Belt Anchor Detachment
Closed February 25, 2026
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 · 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.
Improperly Aimed Headlights/FMVSS 108
NHTSA #24V367000 · Exterior Lighting — Headlights · NHTSA notice
Reported May 23, 2024 · Rivian Automotive, LLC
Potentially affected: 2,334 vehicles
Repair completion: 93.16% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Rivian campaign FSAM-1445 · Owners notified June 28, 2024 · Vehicles built April 27, 2023 – March 15, 2024 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
Improperly aimed headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, decreasing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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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