This page covers 2 recalls and 14 owner complaints for the 2023 Rivian Edv.
Seatbelt anchor failures are the dominant pattern in 2023 Rivian EDV complaints. Owners frequently report the metal anchor plate separating from the plastic pretensioner housing, leaving the seatbelt unable to reattach, the pretensioner cable itself typically stays intact, but the connection point fails. A smaller number of owners report the seatbelt cable snapping entirely. Suspension complaints, though fewer in number, describe cracked rear axles, with some owners noting the crack extending through most of the axle width before discovery.
14
Total Complaints
By System
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
The 2023 Rivian EDV has 2 recalls, the more serious being a seatbelt pretensioner cable that can fail to restrain the driver in a crash, raising the risk of injury.
The second recall involves headlights that may be aimed incorrectly, reducing how much of the road ahead the driver can see and raising the chance of a collision.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's seat belt pretensioner cable may become damaged, potentially affecting the seat belt's ability to tighten during a crash.
What the fix does
Rivian will install a software update and inspect and replace the driver's seat belt pretensioner assembly if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The headlights may be aimed incorrectly, causing them not to meet federal lighting standards.
What the fix does
Rivian will inspect and adjust the headlight alignment at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
