Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2021 Arcimoto Roadster peaked in 2024, 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 Roadster
Motorcycle, electric, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Apr 19, 2024 to Apr 19, 2024.
Recall campaigns covering this model year62,412 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 Roadster name electrical system
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
6 recall campaigns cover the 2021 Arcimoto Roadster
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-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 Roadster
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 Apr 19, 2024Failure Apr 19, 2024Portland, ORElectrical system
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 repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
NHTSA complaint 11584132
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.