Rivian R1S Explore Lemon Law

Yes, a vehicle that repeatedly enters limp mode has a substantial defect that impairs both its use and safety. If Rivian has been unable to permanently resolve this issue after a reasonable number of warranty repair attempts, your R1S Explore likely qualifies as a lemon under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act.

Yes, false battery thermal runaway alerts are a serious defect that impairs the safety and use of your R1S Explore, as they can force unexpected shutdowns. Under Song-Beverly, Rivian must repair this defect within a reasonable number of attempts or provide you with a refund or replacement vehicle.

Even if Rivian claims they cannot replicate the defect, your repair orders documenting each visit still count as repair attempts under Song-Beverly. Keep detailed notes of when the defect occurs, including dates, conditions, and any dashboard warnings. Dash camera footage or phone recordings of the defect occurring can also be valuable evidence for your Lemon Law claim.

Under Song-Beverly, you have the option to choose a refund instead of a replacement vehicle, and a refund gives you complete freedom to purchase any vehicle from any manufacturer. If you choose the replacement option, Rivian is only obligated to provide a substantially identical Rivian vehicle. Most Lemon Law attorneys recommend the refund option for maximum flexibility.