Rivian Sued by Owners Over Unmet Self-driving Feature Claims

WHO:

Engadget - Rivian, a manufacturer of electric vehicles, is being sued by its owners.

TechCrunch - Plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit are Rivian vehicle owners.

WHAT:

Engadget - Rivian is facing a class action lawsuit regarding the self-driving capabilities of its early vehicles.

TechCrunch - The lawsuit alleges that Rivian falsely promised hands-free driving for its first-generation R1 vehicles.

WHY:

TechCrunch - Plaintiffs claim that Rivian made false promises about the self-driving features of its vehicles over several years.

(UPDATED June 18, 2026 21:43 UTC)

Rivian, the electric vehicle manufacturer, is facing a class action lawsuit filed by its vehicle owners. The lawsuit alleges that Rivian falsely promised hands-free driving capabilities for its first-generation R1 vehicles, which plaintiffs claim were misrepresented over several years. This legal action highlights concerns regarding the self-driving features of Rivian's early models.