2022 RIVIAN EDV — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2022 RIVIAN EDV
The 2022 RIVIAN EDV has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER, SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM, STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seat Belts (5 complaints), Air Bags (1 complaint), and Power Train (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2022 RIVIAN EDV
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2022 RIVIAN EDV, potentially affecting up to 59,248 vehicles.
Recall 25V816000 — SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
| 34,824 vehicles affected
Defect: Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 EDV vehicles. The driver's seat belt pretensioner cable may become damaged.
Consequence: A damaged seat belt pretensioner cable may not restrain the occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
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...
View full details →Recall 22V744000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
| 12,212 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A loose steering knuckle fastener could separate, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
View full details →Recall 22V744000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
| 12,212 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A loose steering knuckle fastener could separate, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2022 RIVIAN EDV
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 RIVIAN EDV. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
seat belt anchor failure
Same problem as many of our Rivian vans, the seat belt is coming loose at the anchor point causing a major safety concern.
Same as several of our Rivian vehicles, the seat belt anchor is failing causing a major safety concern.
The seat belt anchor for the lap belt has separated from the anchor point. It appears the cable is pulling apart as can be seen in photos I will be attaching. This is a huge safety concern however Rivian is telling us this is from a driver sitting on the seat belt. I am denying this accusation because we have cab facing cameras that detect this kind of behavior.
During normal operation of the this vehicle, the seatbelt pretensioner cable snapped when the driver attempted to buckle the seatbelt. This is where the lap belt portion is attached to the seat. The cable is frayed and breaks. This same defect has occurred on 5 of our 34 vehicles of the same make and model in the last 12 months. The manufacturer has replaced the first four failures and advised that we need to pay for the repair. This is a Rivian produced Amazon delivery vehicle. Online forums show this being reported by Amazon drivers throughout the country, so it is not an isolated incident. If this cable were to break during an accident, the occupant would no longer be restrained by the seatbelt. The manufacturer has advised us that this is the result of seatbelt misuse, the part is being stressed by drivers sitting on the seatbelt. I find it hard to believe that a component designed to withstand extreme g-force pressure would be damaged from a 180 pound person sitting on it. There must be some flaw in the material, workmanship, or design.
Safety Rating for the 2022 RIVIAN EDV
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2022 RIVIAN EDV in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2022 RIVIAN EDV
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2022 RIVIAN EDV
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2022 RIVIAN EDV.
Investigation PE25011 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Preliminary Evaluation
Opened:
Rivian EDV Seat Belt Anchor Detachment
Other Model Years of the RIVIAN EDV
- 2022 RIVIAN EDV (current)
- 2023 RIVIAN EDV — 14 complaints
- 2024 RIVIAN EDV — 0 complaints
- 2025 RIVIAN EDV — 1 complaint
Other RIVIAN Models
- RIVIAN R1S — 224 total complaints
- RIVIAN R1T — 152 total complaints
- RIVIAN R 1 T — 1 total complaint
- RIVIAN RCV — 0 total complaints