Rivian is facing a class action lawsuit from owners of its first-generation R1T truck and R1S SUV, who allege the company marketed its vehicles with self-driving capabilities it could not deliver. The plaintiffs claim Rivian repeatedly promised hands-free, “eyes-off” driving and, in some accounts, referenced Level 3 autonomous driving, even though the early R1 vehicles reportedly lack the hardware needed to support such features.
Multiple outlets report that the lawsuit is filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. The complaint alleges the company made the representations for years while developing or describing future self-driving functionality for these early vehicles. The core dispute centers on what Rivian allegedly promised to owners versus what the vehicles can actually achieve given their hardware and the capabilities provided.
The sources describe the action as a class complaint seeking relief based on the alleged misrepresentations. Rivian has not been described in these reports as admitting wrongdoing, and no court ruling is noted as the case proceeds.
