A pyrotechnic switch comprises a housing formed by a first housing part and a second housing part, at least one rivet by means of which the first housing part is riveted onto the second housing part in order to form the housing, and at least one pyrotechnic actuator arranged in the housing. Further, at least one of the first housing part or the second housing part comprises a metal insert and a plastic body overmolded onto the metal insert, and the metal insert comprises a passage opening for the rivet such that the rivet is in contact with the passage opening of the metal insert.