Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2020 Arcimoto FUV peaked in 2021, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2020 Arcimoto FUV
Motorcycle, electric, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jan 4, 2021 to Jan 4, 2021.
Recall campaigns covering this model year103,012 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Below the median 2020 motorcycle
Severity index0.02020 motorcycles average 7.1
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2020 Arcimoto FUV name seat belts
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
10 recall campaigns cover the 2020 Arcimoto FUV
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22V-507 | Jul 15, 2022 | High voltage (HV) control board cover may prevent the high voltage connector from latching properly to the plug | Electrical system | 581 | Part replacement |
| 22V-223 | Apr 6, 2022 | When the battery is at freezing temperatures, the vehicle control unit may inadvertently disable vehicle charging from a power outlet | Electrical system | 516 | Software update |
| 22V-175 | Mar 23, 2022 | Brake pressure switch may corrode after exposure to salt and chemicals found in de-icers, causing the brake lights to illuminate constantly | Brakes | 541 | Inspection |
| 21V-314 | May 4, 2021 | Seat belt retractor spool sleeve may be cracked, allowing broken pieces to block the seat belt from retracting | Seat belts | 255 | Part replacement |
| 21V-311 | May 4, 2021 | Due to a software error, communication between inverters may time out, possibly resulting in an unexpected battery shutdown | Electrical system | 261 | Software update |
| 21V-307 | May 3, 2021 | Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) may have been incorrectly calibrated, causing the SAS to fail to or incorrectly detect a fault | Steering | 261 | Software update |
| 21V-242 | Apr 6, 2021 | Inverter’s firmware may allow the vehicle’s battery to shutdown without warning | Electrical system | 252 | Software update |
| 21V-191 | Mar 18, 2021 | Electronic drivers in some of the high voltage (HV) contactors may malfunction and overheat, which could cause the battery to shutdown | Electrical system | 181 | Part replacement |
| 20V-310 | May 27, 2020 | Hydraulic brake hose assemblies do not have a "DOT" marking, and also may fail constriction testing | Brakes | 98 | Part replacement |
| 20V-136 | Mar 6, 2020 | Traction-power harnesses large-gauge cable-lugs may be improperly crimped | Electrical system | 66 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2020 Arcimoto FUV
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Jan 4, 2021Failure Nov 22, 2020600 milesSAN Diego, CASeat belts
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].
NHTSA complaint 11386530
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
6 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- MC2300001 Feb 17, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Discontinuing 24 hour Roadside Assistance Partnership with Agero - SB-22-001 Mar 11, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A problem was discovered in service where multiple vehicles have had an issue recharging if the Battery temperature falls below 0C°. This potentially affects all 2019-2022 D-Deliverators, E-Rapid Responders, R-Roadsters, and T-FUVs. When this occurs there i… - SB-21-001 Mar 17, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Arcimoto is investigating certain 2019-2021 D-Deliverators, E-Rapid Responders, R-Roadsters, and T-FUVs with customer complaints of unintended torque vectoring during throttle use (acceleration) and KERS use (regen). To better understand the cause of this c… - SB-20-003 Jul 3, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Arcimoto is investigating certain 2019-2020 FUVs with customer complaints of loss of traction-power and/or reduced speed/acceleration. To better understand the cause of this condition, Arcimoto would like to inspect, and, if needed, collect specific parts f… - SB-20-002 Jun 30, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dual electric motors may experience reduced reliability or life-span, due to allowing fluid ingress without egress. The issue will be addressed with gasketing to prevent fluid ingress, and installation of at least one drain-hole to ensure fluid egress. Base… - SB-20-001 Jun 18, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
On-board charger for traction-power battery may experience reduced reliability or life-span. When the charger is being operated, then the vehicle necessarily is stationary and not being operated on a public road/ highway. Therefore, at this time there is no…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.