🚨NHTSA Investigates Rivian's Rear Suspension After Two Loss of Control Reports
Is Rivian's New SUV Safe?
TL;DR
The NHTSA is investigating Rivian's rear suspension after two reports of loss of control. The probe affects nearly 115,000 vehicles and could impact Rivian’s upcoming R2 SUV deliveries.
NHTSA is investigating Rivian's rear toe link due to two reported incidents where drivers lost control of their cars. This issue has been known since March 2025 when Rivian realized the part was sensitive to service procedures, leading to updates in repair methods. The investigation covers nearly 115,000 vehicles and could affect Rivian’s plans for its R2 SUV deliveries starting less than two weeks from now.
Key Points
Rivian first identified sensitivity in March 2025, leading to updated repair procedures.
The NHTSA probe covers nearly 115,000 Rivian R1 vehicles from 2023-2024 model years.
One vehicle had been involved in a collision before the service was performed.
Both incidents resulted in sudden loss of control due to fractured toe link bolts.
Rivian plans to add over 50 new service centers by end of 2027, totaling more than 150 locations.
Why It Matters
The NHTSA investigation into Rivian's rear suspension could delay R2 deliveries and impact customer trust. If the issue affects a significant number of vehicles, it may force Rivian to recall or repair additional units beyond the initial 20K.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does this matter?
The NHTSA investigation into Rivian's rear suspension could delay R2 deliveries and impact customer trust. If the issue affects a significant number of vehicles, it may force Rivian to recall or repair additional units beyond the initial 20K.
What happened?
The NHTSA is investigating Rivian's rear suspension after two reports of loss of control. The probe affects nearly 115,000 vehicles and could impact Rivian’s upcoming R2 SUV deliveries.
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