2023 R1T - Sagging front end?

[MattHadder]

I recently noticed that the front right corner of my Rivian sags when it has been parked for a few days. (A 2023 R1T that I bought new in July, it has about 5k miles now.) Has anyone else seen this issue?

While I do enjoy channeling the 90's lowrider truck vibes, I'm guessing it's a suspension issue or leak in the air suspension.

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[ElGuano]

Agree, could be a leaking air suspension airbag? Can you adjust height back to normal/high when you are driving?

 

[Dark-Fx]

Has anyone else seen this issue?

My '22 does this over the course of several days. Thought it was the source of my problems on my last service visit but they said it was a failing module. Truck hasn't sat very long since I got it back, so can't really posit whether or not it's still doing it.

 

[MattHadder]

Agree, could be a leaking air suspension airbag? Can you adjust height back to normal/high when you are driving?

Yes - it does the "wait to drive raising suspension" thing when I pull forward. Our driveway is sloped so this is pretty annoying most times.

 

[eRacer]

Have it checked out ASAP. I had this same issue which eventually caused my air compressor to fail. I had a leaking air bag that resulted in the same issue you are experiencing. The bad thing is that when my compressor failed, the entire truck failed to raise and I had to get it towed to the SC.

 

[DuoRivians]

I unfortunately noticed the same issue on my 2023 R1T this week. I filed a ticket, along with the jounce line replacement service bulletin

 

[Santa Cruz Rivian]

Same here. Long term parking for a week and it was sitting on the front tires. I dont want to have to leave it at the CS again.

 

[R1Thor]

Relevant Thread and suggestion for testing

 

[Mallkid]

I have noticed the same thing starting about a month ago on my driverside front. If I let the R1T (2022) sit for more than two days then when leaving the driveway there would be a momentary rubbing when turning and again when straightening up. This happened two or three times. Starting about a week ago it is every time when I don't drive for >24 hrs. I was able to determine that the top of the tire (OEM 20") is rubbing the top center of the wheel well until the truck gets its legs under it again. I am going to measure the 'drift' over this weekend using a ruler to have facts to provide the service center. I think a way to force a temp fix is to adjust height before driving. I don't think it is an air leak, or not just an air leak, because my compressor doesn't keep running. I have an appointment early Feb (for other things but got this added) and will update once I know something.

 

[JimboFL]

I had a very similar issue last year, right front would drop all the way down when parked. Had it serviced and it has never happened since, not sure if yours has same cause but below is what my SC work invoice states.

Cause:
- rh front lower , removed and replaced passenger front damper
Correction/Remedy:
- Damper, Front, RH (Remove and Replace)
- Front Suspension General Diagnostic

 

[Riviot]

Yes - it does the "wait to drive raising suspension" thing when I pull forward. Our driveway is sloped so this is pretty annoying most times.

Definitely a leak somewhere, or failed module, make an appointment.

 

[Electrified Outdoors]

Depending on the amount of time it takes this can be normal. My whole truck would be sitting on the stops if I let it sit for a week or so. Once I power it up though it gets back to the set ride height.

if it’s leaking out too fast it can overheat the compressor and cause issues. You can always submit a ticket and see what Rivian has to say about it.

 

[ElGuano]

Depending on the amount of time it takes this can be normal. My whole truck would be sitting on the stops if I let it sit for a week or so. Once I power it up though it gets back to the set ride height.

I haven't heard of this being discussed with other others using adjustable air suspension (e.g., Model S, X). Is slow bleed common/acceptable? Maybe it's just not as noticeable as the Rivian because of it's large range of vertical adjustability?

 

[CrazyOne]

Mine does that too. I need to open a ticket

 

[Mallkid]

Depending on the amount of time it takes this can be normal. My whole truck would be sitting on the stops if I let it sit for a week or so. Once I power it up though it gets back to the set ride height.

if it’s leaking out too fast it can overheat the compressor and cause issues. You can always submit a ticket and see what Rivian has to say about it.

I wouldn't say it is normal, I have left it sit for 3-4 weeks at a time while on travel and this didn't happen before. At least not to the point that it was rubbing the wheel well.

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