Rivian Pickups, SUVs Recalled for Handling Issues
» Posted January 30, 2026 • Resources | Share This Post
Rivian is calling back a slew of electric vehicles over new safety risks.
Nearly 20,000 Rivian pickups and sport utility vehicles have defective rear suspension toe link joints, the automaker recently told federal regulators. The problem, which Rivian said prompted it to change service procedures, could make the cars harder to control if they encounter small bumps or changes in road surfaces.
“In certain cases, if a toe link was serviced using the earlier service procedure, vehicle motion may eventually cause toe link joint separation,” Rivian said in a defect notice filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “Separation of the toe link while the vehicle is being driven increases the risk of a crash without prior warning.”
The recall covers Rivian R1T and R1S vehicles from model years 2022 to 2025. The Irvine-headquartered electric carmaker said it is aware of at least one crash related to the issue, which Rivian said resulted in “minor injuries.”
Rivian plans to notify owners of recalled vehicles by Feb. 24. It will ask owners to bring their vehicles to authorized service providers for inspection and maintenance.
“Rivian will replace any potentially affected rear toe link bolts on the potentially affected vehicles using its updated service procedure,” the company said.
This is not the only safety issue for Rivian and people who drive its vehicles.
The company late last year called back some 35,000 electric delivery vans because of a serious problem impacting their seatbelts. Rivian said the seat belts may not restrain drivers during collisions.
Rivian also recalled more than 24,000 R1S sport utility vehicles and R1T pickups last year, citing a bug in their hands-free, driver assistance systems.
California Rivian Drivers: Know Your Lemon Law Rights
The good news for Rivian drivers in California is that you do not need to wait around for a recall in order to get a defective or malfunctioning vehicle fixed. And you can get the manufacturer to pick up the tab.
The California lemon law generally requires carmakers to perform various repairs on vehicles while they are under warranty. It also forces them to buy back covered vehicles that they are not able or refuse to fix. That includes compensating the owner for the car’s purchase price, as well as financing fees, rental car costs and other related expenses.
A carmaker can offer to replace the vehicle, but it is up to the owner to accept or reject this alternative arrangement.
There is no specific number of repair requests or attempts that must happen before the buyback or replace requirement kicks in. An experienced California lemon law attorney can help you understand your rights and take action.
Talk with a California Lemon Law Attorney
If you have been stuck with a defective or malfunctioning vehicle, a California lemon law attorney at Bickel Sannipoli APC can help you fight back.
Call us at (888) 800-1983 or contact us online to speak with a California lemon law attorney.
