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2018 Arcimoto FUVProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2018 Arcimoto FUV. It is covered by 9 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-938 the manufacturer reports only 35% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls9Lowest repair rate 35%Owner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 31, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2018 Arcimoto FUV has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

9 recalls

2018 Arcimoto FUV recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

100%repaired · 2019 Q4

Propulsion system: traction battery

Recall 18V-946 · Dec 31, 2018 · 23 vehicles · 23 repaired

Risk. A sudden loss of propulsion power may increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

35%repaired · 2020 Q3

Brake fluid low warning: lamp

Recall 18V-938 · Dec 31, 2018 · 23 vehicles · 8 repaired

Risk. If the operator unknowingly operates the motorcycle with a problem in the brake system, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

35%repaired · 2020 Q3

Exterior lighting: turn signal

Recall 18V-941 · Dec 31, 2018 · 23 vehicles · 8 repaired

Risk. The incorrectly positioned front turn signals can reduce their visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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35%repaired · 2020 Q3

Exterior lighting

Recall 18V-942 · Dec 31, 2018 · 23 vehicles · 8 repaired

Risk. Without rear side reflex reflectors, the vehicle may have less visibility from the side, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

35%repaired · 2020 Q3

Exterior lighting: headlights

Recall 18V-943 · Dec 31, 2018 · 23 vehicles · 8 repaired

Risk. Due to the improperly positioned headlamps, the vehicle may not be recognizable as a motorcycle in the dark, increasing the risk of crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2019 Q4

Power train: automatic transmission

Recall 18V-944 · Dec 31, 2018 · 14 vehicles · 14 repaired

Risk. Transmission failure may immobilize the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

35%repaired · 2020 Q3

Other: labels

Recall 18V-936 · Dec 28, 2018 · 23 vehicles · 8 repaired

Risk. The missing label can affect the owner's ability to determine if a safety recall includes their vehicle.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Arcimoto.

Best & worst years

2018 vs. every other FUV year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the FUV median. How we score

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Own a 2018 FUV?

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