Arcimoto problems, complaints & recalls
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
Owners have filed 3 safety complaints with NHTSA about Arcimoto vehicles in our database, and Arcimoto has issued 30 recall campaigns. Pick a model to see its problem areas and worst model years.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 30
- Models
- 5
Arcimoto models with the most complaints
- 2 complaints
- 1 complaints
- 0 complaints
- 0 complaints
All Arcimoto models
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls | Most complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcimoto FUV | 2017–2023 | 2 | 30 | — |
| Arcimoto Roadster | 2020–2022 | 1 | 6 | — |
| Arcimoto Deliverator | 2020–2022 | 0 | 8 | — |
| Arcimoto MUV | 2023 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Arcimoto Rapid Responder | 2021–2022 | 0 | 7 | — |
Recent Arcimoto recalls
Risk: Tie rod separation can cause a sudden loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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 crash.
Risk: Brake lights that remain illuminated can cause confusion to other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: A battery shutdown causes an immediate loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A seat belt that fails to retract increases the risk of injury.
Risk: The inverters may apply unequal torque after a failure mode is detected, causing over steer and increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Opening the main contactor may cause a battery shutdown and loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An unexpected battery shutdown can cause a loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Non-compliant hydraulic brake hoses may lengthen the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology