2021 Arcimoto RoadsterProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2021 Arcimoto Roadster, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-507 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 19, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2021 Arcimoto Roadster 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
Electrical system10

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

6 recalls

2021 Arcimoto Roadster 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 →

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

2021 vs. every other Roadster 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 Roadster median. How we score

'20'21'22
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Roadster owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2021 Arcimoto Reverse Trike. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V507000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
Complaint 11584132 · Apr 19, 2024

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