CarRecallWatchThe 2023 Rivian EDV has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA, including 10 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (10 reports).
2023 Rivian EDV recalls
Driver's Seat Belt May Not Restrain in a Crash
A damaged seat belt pretensioner cable in the driver's seat may fail to work as designed.
Headlights May Be Misaimed, Reducing Road Visibility
Some vehicles may have headlights that are improperly aimed.
Most common 2023 Rivian EDV problems
Problem areas named in the 15 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 10 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
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.
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.
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.
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.
The seatbelt cable completely snapped- it's a huge metal cord and should not have failed.
2023 Rivian EDV questions
Does the 2023 Rivian EDV have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2023 Rivian EDV: Driver's Seat Belt May Not Restrain in a Crash; Headlights May Be Misaimed, Reducing Road Visibility. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Rivian EDV?
Based on 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (10), Suspension (2), Steering (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2023 Rivian EDV has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.