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$93,473 Vehicle Buyback
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2025 Rivian R1T Lemon Law Case Study: Buyback in Washington
Purchased New in Washington
$93,473
Recovered
7 Visits
Repair Attempts
68 Days
Out of Service
2,708 Mi
At First Repair
Case Overview
Washington Rivian R1T Case: 7 Repair Visits and 68 Days Out of Service
2025 Rivian R1T lemon law buyback in Washington: Easy Lemon recovered $93,473 for this client after 7 repair visits and 68 days out of service. The claim was brought under Washington Lemon Law (Wash. Rev. Code §19.118.005 to §19.118.911). When the same defect keeps coming back and the manufacturer cannot fix it, the owner may be entitled to a buyback, a replacement or a cash settlement, at no cost†.
Our client purchased this 2025 Rivian R1T new in Washington. The repair orders show 7 visits and 68 days when it could not be driven. The first visit was logged at 2,708 miles.
Rivian settled the claim with a vehicle buyback of $93,473. That figure includes our client's payment and the attorney fees Rivian paid.
Systems Involved
- Electrical
- Body/Trim
- HVAC
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7
Repair Attempts
📅
68
Days Out of Service
🚗
2,708
Miles at First Repair
✓
$93,473
Recovered
Repair History
2025 Rivian R1T Repair History: What the Repair Orders Show
Visit 1: March 25, 2025
- The owner brought their Rivian R1T in for service to have a spare tire inserted.
- The service member had trouble removing the manual tonneau cover; this led to scratches on all panels.
- The owner just received the tonneau cover and noted the damage.
Visit 2: June 24, 2025
- The seal on the driver side window loosened up when driving in high wind and temporarily lost its seal.
- They were able to push it back in once stopped and are questioning if it should be sealed better.
- Verified concern, found driver side front fixed glass trim loose and retaining clip bent/deformed beyond repair.
- Replaced driver side front fixed glass
Visit 3: October 7-23, 2025
- The owner reports hearing a whistling sound and has not been able to figure out exactly where it's coming from. The sound occurs while accelerating and during regenerative braking, at medium to high speeds (35-55MPH).
- It is correlated with pressing the accelerator and does not sound like its coming from the window.
- The tone is lower on one of the actions.
- Recirculation flap not flush in HVAC housing.
Visit 4: November 21, 2025
- The front trunk will give off an alert that it has faulted while driving.
- The restart makes the alert go away but it comes right back on during the next drive.
Visit 5: December 9-22, 2025
- The owner states that there is a rattling noise originating from the front right door, which occurs persistently when going over bumps or cracks while driving Timestamp: First reported on 11/21/2025.
- A Repeat concern was also reported, the owner stated whistling noise still present in cabin after previous service.
- The noise has been improved but not fully resolved.
Visit 6: December 30, 2025–January 10, 2026
- After repairs at the service center, the front trunk hood still does not open using either the exterior button or the interior display button; this problem is due to a defective East Zone Controller.
Visit 7: January 15, 2026–Present
- The frunk warning came on again while driving on the highway.
- This is an ongoing repair.
Legal Analysis
Can a 2025 Rivian R1T Be a Lemon in Washington?
Washington Lemon Law - Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement (Wash. Rev. Code §19.118.005 to §19.118.911) covers new motor vehicles purchased or leased in Washington for personal, family, or household use (includes motorcycles).
- Repair attempts: 4 repair attempts for the same defect (or 2 for serious safety defects)
- Days out of service: 30 cumulative calendar days
- Remedies: Replacement vehicle, full refund, or restitution
- Attorney fees: Yes - manufacturer pays consumer's attorney fees if consumer prevails
This case: Across 7 repair visits, the R1T spent 68 days out of service. The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act also applies to written warranties nationwide. Our client paid $0 out of pocket†.
Our Approach
How Was This Rivian R1T Lemon Law Claim Resolved?
1
Free Case Review
We went through the repair orders and totaled the visits and the days the R1T spent at the dealer.
2
Building the File
Each visit went into a timeline with the complaint, what the technician found and what was repaired, grouped by system (electrical, body/trim and HVAC).
3
Demand to Rivian
Rivian received our written demand, with the repair history attached, asking for a buyback.
4
Vehicle Buyback
The claim settled as a vehicle buyback of $93,473. Legal representation cost our client nothing out of pocket†.
Case Status
$93,473 Vehicle Buyback Secured
$93,473
Vehicle Buyback: Manufacturer Repurchase
Key Case Facts
- Vehicle: 2025 Rivian R1T
- Purchased in: Washington
- Status at purchase: New
- Mileage at first repair: 2,708 miles
- Systems involved: Electrical, Body/Trim, HVAC
- Repair attempts: 7 visits
- Days out of service: 68 days
- Manufacturer: Rivian
- Settlement type: Vehicle Buyback
- Settlement amount: $93,473 (Buyback)
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Attorney on Record
Steven Nassi, Esq.
Managing Partner, Easy Lemon by RockPoint Law P.C.
Licensed attorney whose practice is limited to lemon law. Steven leads the Easy Lemon legal team and has overseen thousands of successful lemon law claims against major manufacturers including Audi, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and more.
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2025 Rivian R1T Lemon Law Questions in Washington
How does Washington lemon law apply to a Rivian R1T?
The Washington Lemon Law - Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement (Wash. Rev. Code §19.118.005 to §19.118.911) uses a standard of 4 repair attempts for the same defect (or 2 for serious safety defects), or 30 cumulative calendar days out of service. Remedies: Replacement vehicle, full refund, or restitution. Written warranties are also covered nationwide by the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.
What was the settlement amount for this 2025 Rivian R1T?
A vehicle buyback totaling $93,473. Part went to our client and the rest covered attorney fees, which the manufacturer paid. Results may vary. Prior outcomes do not guarantee a similar result.
How is a buyback different from cash and keep?
With a buyback, the manufacturer takes the vehicle back, pays off the loan or lease and refunds the owner, minus any use allowance the state allows. With cash and keep, the owner keeps the vehicle and gets a cash payment.
What does it cost to bring a Rivian lemon law claim with Easy Lemon?
There is no upfront fee. Lemon law fee-shifting statutes generally make the manufacturer pay the attorney fees. Our client in this case paid nothing out of pocket†.
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