Rivian has issued a new recall for the R1T and R1S in Canada and the U.S. over concerns the front seat belts in some vehicles may not have been properly installed during assembly, posing an obvious safety risk.
According to recall documents posted to the Transport Canada and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) websites, the recall affects 11 vehicles in Canada and a further 536 in the U.S. manufactured between June 6, 2022, and April 10, 2025. According to Rivian, the front driver and or passenger seat belts in these vehicles may not have been properly installed during production.
This could result in the belt loosening or detaching under crash loads, significantly increasing the risk of injury.
The defect was first identified in early January 2025 when a customer reported a loose D-ring. Following an internal investigation and a second warranty case in April, Rivian concluded in late May that a bypass process during assembly may have led to the issue in a limited number of vehicles.
While no accidents, injuries, or fatalities have been reported in connection with the issue, Rivian warns that affected owners might notice a rattling noise near the B-pillar—the area where the seat belt D-ring is anchored—indicating the bolt may not be fully secured.
Rivian will inspect, and if necessary, repair affected vehicles free of charge at Rivian Service Centers. The repair involves properly securing or reinstalling the seat belt anchorage bolt to meet safety standards.
In Canada, affected Rivian owners will be contacted by email to schedule a service visit, while in the U.S., owners of potentially affected vehicles are being advised to contact Rivian Service Support at 1-855-748-4265. The service visit is expected to take about an hour.
You can read the full NHTSA recall notice below, or read the Transport Canada recall here.
