Anyone have their allergies act up?

[Sgt Beavis]

As some know, this is my third Rivian. Despite a few technical hiccups in my current R1S, it has still been a lot of fun to drive. However, a while back, my wife has pointed out something a little concerning. Every time I get into any Rivian, i develop a small cough. I realized I start building up phlegm in the back of my throat. When I get out of the Rivian, it goes away after a couple minutes. I’m starting to wonder if it’s off gassing from the vegan leather. Rivian is the first vehicle I’ve owned that has had it. When I think back, I had this cough in my original R1T as well. I had no issues with the Raptor before it.

I’m just curious if anyone rose has experienced this.

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[jackfu]

I’d suspect the hvac system more. Spores or other stuff in the system might be triggering you. Does it have a seasonality?

 

[mikehmb]

The off-gassing in the '25 S was intense - gave me a headache. Significantly less so in both the G1 and G2 Ts. I don't feel experience allergic issues at all in the T, and my commute is about an hour each way.

 

[SwampNut]

The plastic “leather” certainly could be an issue when new, but seems unlikely to still be a problem after years. Have you changed the cabin air filter?

 

[Cycliste]

Trees starting late January to mid April. But no problems if I do nasal rinses and dope with nasal cromolyn.

 

[cbrcanuck]

I'm quite sensitive to VOCs, etc and HATE new car smell and new materials off-gassing, etc. Never had any issues at the start of the Gen 1 T back in '23, and nothing since. The only other Rivian I've been in was a test drive last year (just for fun) of the Gen 2 quad, didn't notice anything there either.

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