2021 ARCIMOTO FUV — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaint
7
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2021 ARCIMOTO FUV
The 2021 ARCIMOTO FUV has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 21 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES:FASTENER/CONNECTOR. The most commonly reported problem area is the Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2021 ARCIMOTO FUV
NHTSA has recorded 21 recalls for the 2021 ARCIMOTO FUV, potentially affecting up to 7,180 vehicles.
Recall 22V507000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES:FASTENER/CONNECTOR
| 581 vehicles affected
Defect: Arcimoto Inc. (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019-2022 FUV, 2020-2022 Roadster, Deliverator and 2021 Rapid Responder hybrid electric vehicles. The high voltage (HV) control board cover may prevent the high voltage connector from latching properly to the plug.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Arcimoto will replace the HV control board cover, free of charge. Owner notification letter were mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293.
View full details →Recall 22V507000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES:FASTENER/CONNECTOR
| 581 vehicles affected
Defect: Arcimoto Inc. (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019-2022 FUV, 2020-2022 Roadster, Deliverator and 2021 Rapid Responder hybrid electric vehicles. The high voltage (HV) control board cover may prevent the high voltage connector from latching properly to the plug.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Arcimoto will replace the HV control board cover, free of charge. Owner notification letter were mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293.
View full details →Recall 22V507000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES:FASTENER/CONNECTOR
| 581 vehicles affected
Defect: Arcimoto Inc. (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019-2022 FUV, 2020-2022 Roadster, Deliverator and 2021 Rapid Responder hybrid electric vehicles. The high voltage (HV) control board cover may prevent the high voltage connector from latching properly to the plug.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Arcimoto will replace the HV control board cover, free of charge. Owner notification letter were mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293.
View full details →Recall 22V223000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:MODULE:SOFTWARE
| 516 vehicles affected
Defect: Arcimoto, Inc. (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019-2022 FUV, 2021-2022 Rapid Responder, 2020-2022 Deliverator, and Roadster motorcycles. When the battery is at freezing temperatures, the vehicle control unit may inadvertently disable vehicle charging from a power outlet.
Consequence: 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 crash.
Remedy: An Arcimoto service technician will update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2022. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293.
View full details →Recall 22V223000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:MODULE:SOFTWARE
| 516 vehicles affected
Defect: Arcimoto, Inc. (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019-2022 FUV, 2021-2022 Rapid Responder, 2020-2022 Deliverator, and Roadster motorcycles. When the battery is at freezing temperatures, the vehicle control unit may inadvertently disable vehicle charging from a power outlet.
Consequence: 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 crash.
Remedy: An Arcimoto service technician will update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2022. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293.
View full details →Recall 22V175000 — SERVICE BRAKES
| 541 vehicles affected
Defect: Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Deliverator, 2019-2022 FUV, 2021-2022 Rapid Responder, and 2020-2022 Roadster motorcycles. The brake pressure switch may corrode after exposure to salt and chemicals found in de-icers, causing the brake lights to illuminate constantly.
Consequence: Brake lights that remain illuminated can cause confusion to other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to contact Arcimoto to schedule a service appointment to have the brake pressure switch inspected and dielectric grease added to the connection to prevent the brake lights from remaining on. Owner notification...
View full details →Recall 21V314000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
| 255 vehicles affected
Defect: Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019-2021 FUV, 2020 Deliverator, 2021 Rapid Responder motorcycles. The seat belt retractor spool sleeve may be cracked, allowing broken pieces to block the seat belt from retracting.
Consequence: A seat belt that fails to retract increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: A service technician will replace the seat belt retractor, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on June 22, 2021. Owner notification letters were expected to be mailed July 1, 2021. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at...
View full details →Recall 21V307000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
| 261 vehicles affected
Defect: Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019-2021 FUV, 2020 Deliverator, 2020-2021 Roadster, and 2021 Rapid Responder motorcycles. The Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) may have been incorrectly calibrated, causing the SAS to fail to or incorrectly detect a fault.
Consequence: The inverters may apply unequal torque after a failure mode is detected, causing over steer and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: A service technician will update the firmware and replace the idler arm, free of charge. Arcimoto does not intend to send any dealer or distributor notifications, as it has neither dealers nor distributors at this time. Owner notification letters were...
View full details →Recall 21V307000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
| 261 vehicles affected
Defect: Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019-2021 FUV, 2020 Deliverator, 2020-2021 Roadster, and 2021 Rapid Responder motorcycles. The Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) may have been incorrectly calibrated, causing the SAS to fail to or incorrectly detect a fault.
Consequence: The inverters may apply unequal torque after a failure mode is detected, causing over steer and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: A service technician will update the firmware and replace the idler arm, free of charge. Arcimoto does not intend to send any dealer or distributor notifications, as it has neither dealers nor distributors at this time. Owner notification letters were...
View full details →Recall 21V307000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
| 261 vehicles affected
Defect: Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019-2021 FUV, 2020 Deliverator, 2020-2021 Roadster, and 2021 Rapid Responder motorcycles. The Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) may have been incorrectly calibrated, causing the SAS to fail to or incorrectly detect a fault.
Consequence: The inverters may apply unequal torque after a failure mode is detected, causing over steer and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: A service technician will update the firmware and replace the idler arm, free of charge. Arcimoto does not intend to send any dealer or distributor notifications, as it has neither dealers nor distributors at this time. Owner notification letters were...
View full details →Recall 21V307000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
| 261 vehicles affected
Defect: Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019-2021 FUV, 2020 Deliverator, 2020-2021 Roadster, and 2021 Rapid Responder motorcycles. The Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) may have been incorrectly calibrated, causing the SAS to fail to or incorrectly detect a fault.
Consequence: The inverters may apply unequal torque after a failure mode is detected, causing over steer and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: A service technician will update the firmware and replace the idler arm, free of charge. Arcimoto does not intend to send any dealer or distributor notifications, as it has neither dealers nor distributors at this time. Owner notification letters were...
View full details →Recall 21V307000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
| 261 vehicles affected
Defect: Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019-2021 FUV, 2020 Deliverator, 2020-2021 Roadster, and 2021 Rapid Responder motorcycles. The Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) may have been incorrectly calibrated, causing the SAS to fail to or incorrectly detect a fault.
Consequence: The inverters may apply unequal torque after a failure mode is detected, causing over steer and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: A service technician will update the firmware and replace the idler arm, free of charge. Arcimoto does not intend to send any dealer or distributor notifications, as it has neither dealers nor distributors at this time. Owner notification letters were...
View full details →Recall 21V311000 — HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER
| 261 vehicles affected
Defect: Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019-2021 FUV, 2021 Rapid Responder, 2020 Deliverator, 2020-2021 Roadster. Due to a software error, communication between inverters may time out, possibly resulting in an unexpected battery shutdown.
Consequence: A battery shutdown causes an immediate loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: A service technician will reprogram the inverter firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2021. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293. Note: Vehicles previously repaired under Recall 19V834 will need to return for the...
View full details →Recall 21V311000 — HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER
| 261 vehicles affected
Defect: Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019-2021 FUV, 2021 Rapid Responder, 2020 Deliverator, 2020-2021 Roadster. Due to a software error, communication between inverters may time out, possibly resulting in an unexpected battery shutdown.
Consequence: A battery shutdown causes an immediate loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: A service technician will reprogram the inverter firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2021. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293. Note: Vehicles previously repaired under Recall 19V834 will need to return for the...
View full details →Recall 21V311000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 261 vehicles affected
Defect: Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019-2021 FUV, 2021 Rapid Responder, 2020 Deliverator, 2020-2021 Roadster. Due to a software error, communication between inverters may time out, possibly resulting in an unexpected battery shutdown.
Consequence: A battery shutdown causes an immediate loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: A service technician will reprogram the inverter firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2021. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293. Note: Vehicles previously repaired under Recall 19V834 will need to return for the...
View full details →Recall 21V311000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 261 vehicles affected
Defect: Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019-2021 FUV, 2021 Rapid Responder, 2020 Deliverator, 2020-2021 Roadster. Due to a software error, communication between inverters may time out, possibly resulting in an unexpected battery shutdown.
Consequence: A battery shutdown causes an immediate loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: A service technician will reprogram the inverter firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2021. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293. Note: Vehicles previously repaired under Recall 19V834 will need to return for the...
View full details →Recall 21V242000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE
| 252 vehicles affected
Defect: Arcimoto Inc. (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019-2021 FUV, 2020-2021 Deliverator and Roadster, and 2021 Rapid Responder motorcycles. The inverters firmware may allow the vehicles battery to shutdown without warning.
Consequence: Opening the main contactor may cause a battery shutdown and loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Arcimoto will notify owners, and will update the firmware, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2021. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293.
View full details →Recall 21V242000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE
| 252 vehicles affected
Defect: Arcimoto Inc. (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019-2021 FUV, 2020-2021 Deliverator and Roadster, and 2021 Rapid Responder motorcycles. The inverters firmware may allow the vehicles battery to shutdown without warning.
Consequence: Opening the main contactor may cause a battery shutdown and loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Arcimoto will notify owners, and will update the firmware, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2021. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293.
View full details →Recall 21V242000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE
| 252 vehicles affected
Defect: Arcimoto Inc. (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019-2021 FUV, 2020-2021 Deliverator and Roadster, and 2021 Rapid Responder motorcycles. The inverters firmware may allow the vehicles battery to shutdown without warning.
Consequence: Opening the main contactor may cause a battery shutdown and loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Arcimoto will notify owners, and will update the firmware, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2021. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293.
View full details →Recall 21V242000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE
| 252 vehicles affected
Defect: Arcimoto Inc. (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019-2021 FUV, 2020-2021 Deliverator and Roadster, and 2021 Rapid Responder motorcycles. The inverters firmware may allow the vehicles battery to shutdown without warning.
Consequence: Opening the main contactor may cause a battery shutdown and loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Arcimoto will notify owners, and will update the firmware, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2021. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293.
View full details →Recall 21V242000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE
| 252 vehicles affected
Defect: Arcimoto Inc. (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019-2021 FUV, 2020-2021 Deliverator and Roadster, and 2021 Rapid Responder motorcycles. The inverters firmware may allow the vehicles battery to shutdown without warning.
Consequence: Opening the main contactor may cause a battery shutdown and loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Arcimoto will notify owners, and will update the firmware, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2021. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2021 ARCIMOTO FUV
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 ARCIMOTO FUV. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2021 Arcimoto FUV Reverse Trike Motorcycle. The contact stated that while operating the motorcycle, the handlebars were extremely difficult to turn in either direction. On several occasions while operating the motorcycle, the failure occurred which almost caused the rider to lose control of the motorcycle. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and dealer were informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,590. The contact has demanded a full refund from the manufacturer.
Safety Rating for the 2021 ARCIMOTO FUV
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2021 ARCIMOTO FUV in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2021 ARCIMOTO FUV
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2021 ARCIMOTO FUV
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ARCIMOTO FUV
- 2017 ARCIMOTO FUV — 0 complaints
- 2018 ARCIMOTO FUV — 0 complaints
- 2019 ARCIMOTO FUV — 0 complaints
- 2020 ARCIMOTO FUV — 1 complaint
- 2021 ARCIMOTO FUV (current)
- 2022 ARCIMOTO FUV — 0 complaints
- 2023 ARCIMOTO FUV — 0 complaints
Other ARCIMOTO Models
- ARCIMOTO ROADSTER — 1 total complaint
- ARCIMOTO DELIVERATOR — 0 total complaints
- ARCIMOTO MUV — 0 total complaints
- ARCIMOTO RAPID RESPONDER — 0 total complaints