Most common 2023 Rivian Edv problems
Share of the 15 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Rivian Edv complaints by model year
Best Edv years: 2024. Compare all years →
2023 Rivian Edv recalls (2)
Seat belts › Pretensioner
Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 EDV vehicles. The driver's seat belt pretensioner cable may become damaged.
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.
Exterior lighting › Headlights
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."
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2023 Rivian Edv:
Rivian EDV Seat Belt Anchor Detachment
On September 22, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation (PE) 25011 to investigate and assess allegations of seat belt performance concerns in certain Model Year (MY) 2022-2023 Rivian Electric Delivery Van (EDV). ODI has received fourteen (14) Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQ) reporting potential failures of the driver's front outboard seat belt anchorage system.
What 2023 Rivian Edv owners say
Seat belts
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.
The main seatbelt anchor cable (located near the drivers left side hip) broke during operation. This is a steel braided cable that secures the seatbelt to the seat. All strands of the cable severed entirely and left the driver unrestrained during operation. The broken part has been replaced by Rivian service. This is the third different vehicle in the last 30 days that this part has failed in the exact same manner.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2023 Rivian Edv a good car?
There isn't enough complaint history for the Edv to compare model years reliably. So far owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 2023 Rivian Edv?
The seat belts — 10 complaints, 67% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the suspension (2) and steering (1).
How many recalls does the 2023 Rivian Edv have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2023 Rivian Edv, the most recent from November 25, 2025 (pretensioner). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Rivian Edv?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2024. See the full Rivian Edv years comparison.
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.