Rivian R1T Lemon Law

Yes, the California Lemon Law, also known as the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, covers your Rivian R1T if it was purchased or leased with a manufacturer warranty in California. If Rivian cannot repair a substantial defect after a reasonable number of attempts, you may be entitled to a replacement vehicle or a full refund.

Under Song-Beverly, the manufacturer generally gets two or more attempts to fix a safety-related defect or four or more attempts for other substantial defects. Additionally, if your R1T has been out of service for more than 30 cumulative days due to warranty repairs, it may qualify as a lemon regardless of the number of attempts.

Absolutely. Recurring battery pack problems such as thermal management failures or premature capacity loss are considered substantial defects under California Lemon Law. If Rivian has been unable to permanently resolve these issues after a reasonable number of repair attempts, you likely have a valid Song-Beverly claim.

Under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, the manufacturer is required to pay your attorney fees if you prevail in your Lemon Law case. This means you can typically retain a California Lemon Law attorney at no out-of-pocket cost to you, as Rivian would be responsible for covering those fees upon a successful outcome.