MY RIVIAN HAS AN ELECTRIC MOTOR MALFUNCTION AND WE DON'T KNOW WHAT'S WRONG WITH IT

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This video details a significant and concerning issue with a 2022 Rivian R1T Launch Edition, which experienced an 'electric motor failure' preventing it from engaging gears. The truck has been at the Rivian service center for nearly two weeks with no definitive diagnosis, despite the involvement of field service engineers. The issue manifested as a motor fault warning, requiring a hard reset to temporarily resolve, but it recurred. While the truck drives normally when operational, the inability to engage gear and the persistent fault codes are major concerns. The owner suspects a software glitch preventing the vehicle from sleeping, or potentially an issue related to an aftermarket driver assistance system (Kama AI), though this is unconfirmed and has not been reported by other users. The video highlights the frustration of extended service times and the uncertainty surrounding warranty coverage for such a complex, intermittent fault. Despite this major issue, the owner reiterates their overall satisfaction with the R1T, calling it the best money they've ever spent, and expresses a desire to keep their Gen 1 model.