Rivian Recall 23V-109: Air bags – frontal

Affected: 2022 Rivian R1S, 2022 Rivian R1T. Filed with NHTSA on February 22, 2023, covering about 12,716 vehicles.

The problem

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022 R1T and R1S vehicles. A faulty automatic locking retractor (ALR) sensor in the front passenger seat belt system may incorrectly report as ON when it is actually OFF, causing the suppression or improper deployment of the air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

The risk

Failure of the air bag to deploy as intended increases the risk of injury to the front passenger during a crash.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and replace the front passenger seat belt system components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2023. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1166.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign23V-109 (23V109000)
Manufacturer numberFSAM-1166
ManufacturerRivian Automotive, LLC
ComponentAir bags › Frontal
Report dateFebruary 22, 2023
Owners notifiedApril 5, 2023
Vehicles affected12,716
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the air bags

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 23V-109 repair free?

Yes. Rivian dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will inspect and replace the front passenger seat belt system components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2023. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 12,716 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.