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Rivian bolts that secure the second-row driver and passenger side seat belt retractor assemblies may be improperly tightened.

NHTSA campaign 26V-009 · Reported January 15, 2026 · 869 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Rivian R1S and R1T
VEHICLES AFFECTED
869
REMEDY
Rivian will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Rivian Automotive, LLC reported a problem with the rear/other retractor. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The bolts that secure the second-row driver and passenger side seat belt retractor assemblies may be improperly tightened.

WHY IT MATTERS

An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Rivian will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 26V-009.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2022–2026Rivian R1S
2022–2025Rivian R1T

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

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What this record means

Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.

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