US government investigates Rivian over suspension collapse, stability loss

US government investigates Rivian over suspension collapse, stability loss

July 27, 2026 Bojan Popic

Washington, D.C. – July 27, 2026 – The U.S. government auto safety regulator is investigating Rivian (NASDAQ:RIVN) over allegations that its vehicles may become difficult to handle due to rear suspension failure.  

If this Rivian suspension issue leads to a recall, it could affect an estimated 114,922 vehicles, including: 

  • 2022 – 2025 Rivian R1S
  • 2022 – 2025 Rivian R1T

The investigation comes on the back of two accidents. The automaker also conducted a recall meant to address the issue last year.

Recall summary  

The regulator, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), opened an investigation on May 26, 2026, following two Rivian R1S SUVs crashes caused by alleged rear suspension failure and subsequent loss of control.  

According to the claims, the rear toe link had separated from the chassis, which misaligned the rear wheel and caused the vehicle to swerve off the road.    

The investigators will determine whether the rear suspension on these SUVs and pickups is sturdy enough. In addition, they will take a closer look at Rivan’s repair procedures, given the fact that the carmaker has already recalled some of its models over the same issue. 

That recall might need to be expanded as neither of the vehicles involved in the accidents was part of it.

Risks

A vehicle with a collapsed suspension is difficult to control, which ups the chances of a crash and injury. 

Dangerous incidents

How perilous the suspension collapse may be is best illustrated by a complaint of a driver from New Jersey, whose Rivian R1S “swerved right, struck a vehicle in the middle lane, then veered left, spun, and collided head-on with the guardrail on the right side of the road”. 

The situation was captured by the vehicle’s onboard camera, with footage “clearly showing the rear driver-side toe link failing” just before the SUV became uncontrollable.  

What is a toe link?

A vehicle’s wheel hub – onto which the wheels are bolted on – is held in place against the chassis with several metal rods, called links. One of them is the rear toe link, whose job is to align the rear wheels and prevent them from swinging left and right while driving. 

Is your vehicle part of a recall?

This investigation may lead to a Rivian suspension recall, potentially affecting nearly 115,000 pickups and SUVs. To do a Rivian recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

Bojan PopicUS government investigates Rivian over suspension collapse, stability loss
Honda recalls vehicles over loss of stability

Honda recalls vehicles over loss of stability 

July 22, 2026 Bojan Popic ,

Torrance, CA – July 22, 2026 – Honda (NYSE:HMC), which owns the Acura brand, is recalling 880,514 SUVs and pickups whose rear suspensions may break. This would reduce stability, upping the chances of a crash and injury.  

The following models are affected: 

  • 2014 – 2020 Acura MDX
  • 2016 – 2022 Honda Pilot
  • 2017 – 2023 Honda Ridgeline 
  • 2019 – 2023 Honda Passport 

The defect only affects vehicles sold in the so-called “Salt Belt” states where salt – which is highly corrosive to vehicles’ undersides – is routinely used for de-icing the roads in the winter.

Recall summary

Suspension components are attached to a subframe, which is bolted onto the vehicle’s underbody and is coated with paint to protect it from corrosion.

Due to a supplier error, the paint can peel off prematurely, exposing the subframe and its mounting points to the salt. This can loosen and misalign the rear suspension, causing it to fail.

The full list of the affected states is available here.

Recall risks

A broken or misaligned rear suspension affects the vehicle’s stability and braking performance, significantly augmenting the risk of a crash and injury.  

Warning signs 

Apart from impaired handling, drivers may also notice unusual noises or vibrations coming from the back of the vehicle. 

Other Honda recalls

In September 2025, Honda recalled more than 17,000 Acura SUVs whose power steering could have malfunctioned, resulting in increased steering effort. 

Honda is also subject to at least three separate U.S. government investigations, including one concerning rearview camera failure on nearly 130,000 cars, as reported.

The repair

The dealers will repair the subframe free of charge as it is customary with any recalls.

Notifications to the owners are set to be mailed by July 7, 2026.  

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Over 880,000 trucks and SUVs are affected by this Honda rear suspension recall. To do a Honda or Acura recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

Bojan PopicHonda recalls vehicles over loss of stability 

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