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2025 Rivian EDV problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2025 Rivian EDV — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2025 compare to other EDV years?

EDV NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted16 complaints2022: 8 complaints2023: 16 complaints2024: 0 complaints2025: 1 complaints
EDV NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2025 Rivian EDV problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Seat Belts1100%

Does the 2025 Rivian EDV have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

25V816000Seat BeltsNovember 25, 2025 · 34,824 units

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 at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1770.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“Driver of van called to report seatbelt would not latch; release button was stuck and would not release. They called Rivian Support, and they had van towed back to station as without seatbelt working properly, would be unsafe for driver to continue.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seat Belts · November 25, 2025

2025 Rivian EDV — common questions

Is the 2025 Rivian EDV reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2025 Rivian EDV have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2025 Rivian EDV. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.