Rivian Reportedly Eyes Door Redesign To Alleviate Safety Concerns: Report

According to a Bloomberg report on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter, the company plans to incorporate a manual release that is more clearly visible and located near the electrically powered interior handles in the rear doors of its next-generation SUV.
Rivian EVs are parked at the Rivian Venice Hub on November 13, 2024 in Venice, California. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
Rivian EVs are parked at the Rivian Venice Hub on November 13, 2024 in Venice, California. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
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Anan Ashraf·Stocktwits
Updated Oct 03, 2025   |   10:57 AM GMT-04
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EV maker Rivian Automotive (RIVN) is reportedly reworking an element in its vehicle doors due to concerns about potential safety issues.

According to a Bloomberg report on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter, the company plans to incorporate a manual release that is more clearly visible and located near the electrically powered interior handles in the rear doors of its next-generation SUV.

The redesign comes on the heels of customer and employee concerns regarding the current design, the report added. 

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