2020 Arcimoto FUVProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2020 Arcimoto FUV, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 10 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-136 the manufacturer reports only 73% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 15, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2020 Arcimoto FUV has problems

1 complaint 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
Seat belts10

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

10 recalls

2020 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.

75%repaired · 2023 Q4

Cables: fastener/connector

Recall 22V-507 · Jul 15, 2022 · 581 vehicles · 437 repaired

Risk. An improperly latched harness connector can detach, and result in a sudden loss of power steering and drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

87%repaired · 2023 Q4

Module: software

Recall 22V-223 · Apr 6, 2022 · 516 vehicles · 450 repaired

Risk. A disabled charging system may result in the driver unknowingly operating the vehicle in an uncharged state, resulting in a stall and increasing the risk of a…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

79%repaired · 2023 Q4

Service brakes

Recall 22V-175 · Mar 23, 2022 · 541 vehicles · 429 repaired

Risk. Brake lights that remain illuminated can cause confusion to other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

92%repaired · 2023 Q1

Electrical system: software

Recall 21V-311 · May 4, 2021 · 261 vehicles · 239 repaired

Risk. A battery shutdown causes an immediate loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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88%repaired · 2023 Q1

Arm: idler and attachment

Recall 21V-307 · May 3, 2021 · 261 vehicles · 230 repaired

Risk. The inverters may apply unequal torque after a failure mode is detected, causing over steer and increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

91%repaired · 2023 Q1

Management system/energy control module (bms/becm): software

Recall 21V-242 · Apr 6, 2021 · 252 vehicles · 229 repaired

Risk. Opening the main contactor may cause a battery shutdown and loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2022 Q4

Electrical system: propulsion system

Recall 21V-191 · Mar 18, 2021 · 181 vehicles · 181 repaired

Risk. An unexpected battery shutdown can cause a loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2022 Q2

Service brakes, hydraulic

Recall 20V-310 · May 27, 2020 · 98 vehicles · 98 repaired

Risk. Non-compliant hydraulic brake hoses may lengthen the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

73%repaired · 2021 Q2

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 20V-136 · Mar 6, 2020 · 66 vehicles · 48 repaired

Risk. Improperly crimped cable lugs can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

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

2020 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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In owners' words

What FUV owners report

Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TRAVELING ON FREEWAY AT 65 MPH; MOTORBIKE MADE A NOISE SIMILAR TO WHEN ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE IS RELEASED. I LOOKED IN REARVIEW MIRROR AND NOTICED THE REAR SEATBELTS RELEASED FROM LOCKED POSITION [FORTUNATELY JUST MY TENNIS BAG WAS IN THE BACK SEAT AND THEN LANDED ON THE FREEWAY].
Complaint 11386530 · Jan 4, 2021 · 600 miles

Own a 2020 FUV?

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