Rivian R1S Lemon Law

Like the R1T, the R1S has drawn front-suspension clunking and clicking complaints — often tied to half-shafts, jounce lines, or dampers — with owners reporting repeat visits that don't fully cure the noise. As a three-row family SUV, downtime and unresolved noises are a real problem for owners.

The R1S has been part of several recalls, including improperly tightened second-row seat-belt retractor bolts (2022–2026), headlamp aim on 2023–2024 vehicles, and a rear-suspension toe-link that could separate after a flawed service procedure. Software issues — climate, charging, and driver-assist bugs, plus a Highway Assist recall — round out the common complaints.

A recall isn't automatically a lemon. But when the suspension noise keeps returning, a recall repair doesn't hold, or your R1S spends significant time in the shop, California's Lemon Law may entitle you to a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement — with Rivian paying your attorney fees.

A recall is not automatically a lemon — it's the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and offering a free repair. California's Lemon Law (the Song-Beverly Act) comes into play when a substantial defect can't be fixed after a reasonable number of attempts, or when your R1S has been out of service for 30 or more cumulative days.

If your Rivian R1S qualifies, you may be entitled to a buyback (a refund of what you've paid, minus a mileage offset), a replacement vehicle, or a cash-and-keep settlement — and Rivian pays your attorney fees on a successful claim, so pursuing your case costs you nothing out of pocket.