Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2021 Arcimoto FUV peaked in 2022, 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
2021 Arcimoto FUV
Motorcycle, electric, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Oct 18, 2022 to Oct 18, 2022.
Recall campaigns covering this model year72,667 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Close to the median 2021 motorcycle
Severity index0.02021 motorcycles average 5.8
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2021 Arcimoto FUV name steering
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
7 recall campaigns cover the 2021 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 |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2021 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 Oct 18, 2022Failure Oct 1, 20221,590 milesSanta Rosa, CASteering wheel/handle bar
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.
NHTSA complaint 11489816
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
2 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…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.