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Rivian R1T Lemon Law Case Study — Florida

From Rivian, LLC • Florida Case resolved August 2026 • Published August 18, 2026 Free Case Review → Call (855) 435-3666 Electrical, BodyPrimary Defects 30+ DaysShop Time $110,289Recovered Case Overview

Overlapping Battery, Body, and Electrical Defects on a New Rivian R1T

Rivian R1T lemon law claims in Florida are covered under Chapter 681, Florida Statutes. When a vehicle requires multiple repair attempts for the same defect and the manufacturer cannot provide a permanent fix, the owner may be entitled to a cash settlement — at no cost†. Easy Lemon recovered $110,289 for this client.

Our client purchased a new Rivian R1T electric truck from Rivian, LLC in Florida. From the time of delivery, the vehicle exhibited multiple overlapping defects across its electrical, body, and battery systems, requiring four documented contacts with Rivian over approximately three months. The defects included significant battery drain, vehicle shaking, unresponsive key cards, body panel gaps, seat malfunctions, and incorrectly applied paint.

🔧4Repair Visits 📅30+Days in the Shop 🚗2,782Miles at Claim 💰$110,289Recovered Repair History

Documented Repair Visits

December 26, 2024

Battery dropped from 85% to 36% after driving fewer than 80 miles. The vehicle was shaking at highway speeds. Both key cards were unresponsive.

January 14–30, 2025 (16 days)

The front driver-side corner of the frunk lid had a large gap. The vehicle was shaking while driving. The driver's seat was not exiting the comfort-entry position approximately 15% of the time when placed in Park or driven. A rattle was coming from the passenger-side headrest. Since delivery, the battery had been draining approximately 3% overnight when parked with A/C off, requiring charging to 90–100% every few days to stay above 20%. The vehicle could not reach 170 miles on a full charge before dropping below 20%.

February 28, 2025

The auxiliary air compressor door was found missing a rubber stop.

March 18, 2025 – Present

Paint work was performed incorrectly — metallic paint was applied on a vehicle originally finished in non-metallic paint. The shop also failed to address seat concerns and claimed no diagnostics were run on the reported problems. No repair order was provided for this visit.

💡 Easy Lemon Advantage: Our exclusive focus on lemon law means we know how Rivian handles claims. Our client paid $0 out of pocket† — the manufacturer covers all legal fees upon a successful resolution. Legal Analysis

Why This Rivian R1T Qualified as a Lemon

Florida's Lemon Law (Chapter 681, Florida Statutes) sets specific thresholds that entitle a consumer to a buyback or replacement. This case satisfied multiple criteria:

Electrical: Required multiple repair attempts without permanent resolution.
Body: Required multiple repair attempts without permanent resolution.
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act eligible: Federal warranty protection provided additional remedies.

💡 Zero Cost to the Client: Under Florida's Lemon Law and Magnuson-Moss, Rivian was required to pay Easy Lemon's legal fees upon successful resolution. The client paid $0 out of pocket†. The Result

$110,289 Recovered for Our Client

$110,289 Vehicle Buyback Recovery

Case Summary

Vehicle purchased: December 2, 2024
Odometer at delivery: 100 miles
Mileage at time of claim: 2,782 miles
Documented repair visits: 4
Settlement amount: $110,289 (Buyback)

Easy Lemon negotiated a full vehicle buyback of $110,289, returning our client's equity and terminating their obligation for the defective vehicle. This claim was filed against Rivian.

Federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act: This claim also qualified under the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (15 U.S.C. § 2301 et seq.). Federal claims provide an independent basis for recovery and may allow for remedies beyond what state law provides.

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Do Rivian R1T electric trucks have battery or electrical problems? Rivian R1T owners have reported issues including abnormal battery drain, range falling significantly below expected figures, key fob/card failures, and body panel misalignment. As a newer EV manufacturer, Rivian's quality control during early production phases has been an area of concern for some buyers. Can I get a lemon law buyback on a Rivian R1T? Yes. Florida's Lemon Law applies to Rivian vehicles purchased in Florida. If your R1T has a substantial defect that the manufacturer cannot fix after a reasonable number of attempts — or if the vehicle is out of service for 30 or more days — you may be entitled to a full buyback or replacement under Florida law. What if the dealer doesn't provide a repair order? The absence of a repair order for a documented visit does not necessarily eliminate your lemon law rights. Other evidence — including text messages, emails, loaner vehicle agreements, and communications with the dealership — can support your claim. Easy Lemon works with all available documentation to build the strongest possible case. How does a lemon law claim work against Rivian? Claims against Rivian follow the same process as traditional automakers: documentation of repair attempts, formal demand letter, and negotiation or arbitration. Easy Lemon handles all aspects at no cost to you†. If the claim is successful, Rivian is responsible for paying attorney fees under applicable warranty laws. Rivian Owner?

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