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2024 Rivian R1S — car pulls right even though alignment is green

QuietMom698Community StarterAug 29, 20262024 Rivian R1S Dual-MotorRaleigh

This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. Alignment printout is within spec, but the car still wants to drift right on a flat road. Tire pressures match. Would you cross-rotate tires to check radial pull, or look harder at caster/camber side-to-side?

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FlatSixGuy974Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 30, 2026permalink

I'd treat 12V warnings as a no-ignore. On the 2024 Rivian R1S, I'd get the 12V/DC-DC side checked even if the traction pack looks fine. I'd do that before spending real money. On “car pulls right even though alignment is,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Had a similar mess a couple years ago and that's what finally sorted it. This is the filter I use when the thread starts repeating itself. Trying not to diagnose from the couch.

QuietMom698Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 30, 2026permalink

Tried a second charger / second scan and the story on the 2024 Rivian R1S didn't change. This is me being the wet blanket on purpose.

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