Affected Years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 Rivian R1S. Our law firm is also investigating 2025, 2026 Rivian R1S for the same issues.
These issues seem to arise from defects in the High-Voltage Battery/BMS.
If you purchased a 2020 through 2023 Rivian R1S and it has had some issues with the charging system, either rapidly depleting the battery, resulting in reduced range, or not charging fully, Guardian Lemon Law wants to tell you that you are not alone in dealing with this issue. There have been calibration and battery drain issues as well that have reduced the range, and issues where the vehicle shuts down even with charge showing left on the battery. If you believe your Rivian qualifies, then we are asking you to contact Guardian Lemon Law as soon as you can. We will perform a case review and advise you if your R1S is eligible to file a claim under California Lemon Law. From helping you understand the process, to letting you know that we can sue Rivian for selling you a defective, lemon Rivian R1S, Guardian Lemon Law is ready to help you. When you are ready, Guardian Lemon Law can provide you with a Rivian R1S battery/charging issues lemon lawyer.
When you need a lawyer knowledgeable in Rivian R1S battery/charging issues lemon law cases, Guardian Lemon Law is ready to go all the way to court and sue Rivian.
The Basics Of California Lemon Law
What is thought of as the Lemon Law in California actually refers to a bill that was passed into law by the California legislature in 1971. The Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act is often thought to only cover newly purchased cars. In actual fact, the Lemon Law applies to both new and used automobiles, bought or leased, with the used cars coming with the remains of a factory warranty, often termed CPO, or certified pre-owned.
The focal point of the law is that it holds the manufacturers of a product responsible for replacement or buyback after the manufacturer has made a number of separate attempts at repairing the issue. In other words, honoring the express warranty for the item if it cannot be repaired.
The vehicle must qualify to be eligible for coverage under the Lemon Law. When you need a Rivian R1S lemon law attorney, Guardian Lemon Law should be the only law firm you need to call. Ask us about our Zero-Fee Guarantee.
Is My Rivian Covered Under The Lemon Law In California?
For your automobile to qualify as a lemon and accordingly be eligible for replacement or refund, there are some criteria that need to be met.
- The vehicle is covered under the manufacturer’s new car warranty or certified pre-owned warranty at the time of the original issue report, and during any follow-up repair attempts
- A reasonable number of attempts to repair the issue with the car must be made. This is defined as two attempts for a problem that could be safety-related, four attempts for non-safety affecting defects
- The defect that exists on the vehicle must be considered substantial, defined as impacting the use, safety, or value of the automobile
- The vehicle is unavailable to the owner for a period of greater than 30 days, cumulative time during repair efforts
- The owner of the vehicle cannot have misused the vehicle and caused the issue
If you believe these all apply to your R1S, we want you to contact Guardian Lemon Law immediately. We will complete a case review to confirm, and engage a lemon lawyer to sue Rivian Model for battery/charging issues if they cannot get it repaired. The last remaining part of your claim to be reviewed and confirmed is the Statute of Limitations for filing a claim.
The Time Limit For Filing A Lemon Lawsuit Claim
The Statute of Limitations sets the filing limitation of a Lemon Law claim, as of 2025, using two different time limits. The first one is a limit of one year from the expiration of the original factory warranty on the vehicle. The second time limit is six years from the date you take actual delivery of the vehicle. The time limit that will apply to any claim is the earliest of the two dates. We encourage you to contact Guardian Lemon Law to have a case review completed and the process documented for your claim.
The Specific Symptoms And Defects on your 2021-2024 Rivian R1S Failure To Charge/Rapid Depletion
The common report is a failure to charge or a slower charging speed once plugged in. This can be a result of an overheating issue or a lack of calibration of the BMS. The issue can be traced back to rapid depletion, being caused by the vehicle failing to enter Gear Guard, active polling, or your Rivian failing to enter sleep mode. Battery issues happen within the 1st year largely due to a need for recalibration due to BMS issues and software updates. This is known as vampire drain.
Software updates can often cause charging failures as well. This leads to failures to charge at home, and can create as much as a loss of 2%-5% charge, due to calibration versus actual battery issues.
OTA updates and hard resets of the charging process are your 1st step. Make sure you reconnect the plugs firmly. Periodically conduct a 100% charge to keep your Battery Management System (BMS) accurate in terms of percentage as well as range estimation. Do not take the charge below 20% and operate the vehicle. A full recalibration of the system can be completed by performing a depletion to 20%, then waiting one hour before charging the battery all the way back to 100% with some frequency to help maintain calibration of the BMS.
Trips to the dealership for component testing should also take place if the issue appears to be ongoing. Faulty components will be identified this way and will get them replaced.
The Compensation Available Under California Lemon Law
A positive outcome and the win of your lemon lawsuit or claim can result in getting you a replacement of the vehicle you are having issues with, or a refund for the purchase price of the vehicle. When we file your Rivian R1S battery/charging issues lemon law lawsuit, you can choose the remedy that best suits you and your needs.
If you choose the refund of the purchase price, or in effect a buyback of your automobile, you are entitled to the cost you paid, less a charge for any mileage placed on the vehicle before the issues began. If you choose to have the vehicle replaced, the unit must be the same model or financially equitable to the model they are taking back if they don’t have a like for like model available.
There is one other thing you are entitled to when it comes to settling a Lemon Law claim. Any out-of-pocket expenses can be claimed and need to be documented. Keep every record if you think you have a lemon on your hands. Please call Guardian Lemon Law when you need a Rivian R1S defective high-voltage battery/BMS lemon lawsuit filed on your behalf.
The Guardian Lemon Law Zero-Fee Guarantee For All Our Clients
Starting with every new client’s initial meeting, there is no charge for it ever. There is no obligation for you to hire Guardian Lemon Law after that meeting, either. We provide a 2nd opinion service as well. You might ask us to look at a case when you have been working with another law firm, and they aren’t responding, or may not be delivering what they promised they would. This is also free. This is the Guardian Lemon Law Zero-Fee Guarantee. What this means is that we will never ask a client for upfront legal fees before taking a case. meaning that you will never have to worry about out-of-pocket money being required before we take you on as a client.
The guarantee extends all the way to the end of your case. If we don’t win your lawsuit, we will not bill you for representation. No fees at all. Please call Guardian Lemon Law when you need a law firm that will fearlessly pursue Rivian to help you address your lemon law vehicle. The best part of the California Lemon Law is that when we win your lawsuit, the manufacturer has to pay your reasonable legal fees. We are that confident that we will win your case. Always bet on Guardian Lemon Law when you need a Rivian R1S lemon law attorney. We are ready to take on any manufacturer and win your claim or lawsuit.
