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2023 Rivian EDV recalls and problems

The 2023 Rivian EDV has 2 safety recalls and 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Rivian dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
15
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
10 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2023 Rivian EDV vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2023 Rivian EDV recalls

Recall 25V-816: Seat Belts

Reported Nov 25, 2025 · 34,824 vehicles affected · Rivian Automotive, LLC

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

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

Fix: 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.

Recall 24V-367: Exterior Lighting

Reported May 23, 2024 · 2,334 vehicles affected · Rivian Automotive, LLC

Problem: 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."

Risk: Improperly aimed headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, decreasing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

2023 Rivian EDV problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Seat Belts10
Suspension2
Steering1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Power Train1
Unknown or Other1

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2023 Rivian EDV complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Unknown or Other · reported Jun 24, 2026
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.
Suspension · reported Apr 16, 2026
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.
Suspension · reported Feb 9, 2026
During inspection we found the rear axle of this vehicle has a crack through it traveling vertically through the axle. The break is on the driver side rear of the vehicle and extends about 80% up the entire axle width. The attached images are taken from the rear of the vehicle.
Seat Belts · reported Feb 9, 2026
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 mounting cable is still intact, just the connection plate to the plastic housing failed. The attached image shows the plastic housing and mounting cable separated.
Seat Belts · reported Oct 13, 2025
The seatbelt pretensioner failed in the Rivian EDV 700. This is a common problem and puts drivers at serious risk of injury or death in an accident. The pretensioner comes apart without warning. We have seen this on several of the Rivian EDV 700s in our fleet.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2023 Rivian EDV have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2023 Rivian EDV: 25V-816 (seat belts), 24V-367 (exterior lighting). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2023 Rivian EDV?

Owners report seat belts problems most often (10 reports), followed by suspension (2).

Are Rivian recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Rivian dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.