Arcimoto FUV problems by model year

Updated Oct 11, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 30 recalls on file for the Arcimoto FUV (2017–2023).

Complaints: 2
Recalls: 30
Model years: 7
Worst year: —

Complaints by model year

NHTSA complaints per Arcimoto FUV model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Arcimoto FUV model year

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Top problem
2023 FUV	0	1	—
2022 FUV	0	3	—
2021 FUV	1	7	Steering
2020 FUV	1	10	Seats & Seat Belts
2019 FUV	0	18	—
2018 FUV	0	9	—
2017 FUV	0	10	—

Most common Arcimoto FUV problem areas (all years)

Seats & Seat Belts
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints

Arcimoto FUV recalls

Recall 23V693000Oct 13, 202394 vehiclesModel years 2023
Risk: Tie rod separation can cause a sudden loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 22V507000Jul 15, 2022581 vehiclesModel years 2019–2022
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.
Recall 22V223000Apr 6, 2022516 vehiclesModel years 2019–2022
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.
Recall 22V175000Mar 23, 2022541 vehiclesModel years 2019–2022
Risk: Brake lights that remain illuminated can cause confusion to other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 21V311000May 4, 2021261 vehiclesModel years 2019–2021
Risk: A battery shutdown causes an immediate loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 21V314000May 4, 2021255 vehiclesModel years 2019–2021
Risk: A seat belt that fails to retract increases the risk of injury.
Recall 21V307000May 3, 2021261 vehiclesModel years 2019–2021
Risk: The inverters may apply unequal torque after a failure mode is detected, causing over steer and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 21V242000Apr 6, 2021252 vehiclesModel years 2019–2021
Risk: Opening the main contactor may cause a battery shutdown and loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 21V191000Mar 18, 2021181 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020
Risk: An unexpected battery shutdown can cause a loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 20V310000May 27, 202098 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020
Risk: Non-compliant hydraulic brake hoses may lengthen the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 20V136000Mar 6, 202066 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020
Risk: Improperly crimped cable lugs can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, it can also cause localized high heat and arcing, increasing the risk of fire.
Recall 20V031000Jan 20, 202050 vehiclesModel years 2019
Risk: Lack of display information may cause operator confusion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 20V032000Jan 20, 202050 vehiclesModel years 2019
Risk: The contact may wear through the hard brake line, causing a loss of braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 19V830000Nov 20, 201925 vehiclesModel years 2019
Risk: If the communication or display board shuts down, the battery may shutdown causing a sudden loss of power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 19V833000Nov 19, 201922 vehiclesModel years 2019
Risk: If the battery unexpectedly shuts down, the motorcycle can immediately lose power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 19V832000Nov 19, 201922 vehiclesModel years 2019
Risk: The missing word labels could lead to operator error, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Recall 19V834000Nov 19, 201918 vehiclesModel years 2019
Risk: If the battery unexpectedly shuts down, the motorcycle can immediately lose power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 19V791000Nov 5, 201913 vehiclesModel years 2019
Risk: A loss of power can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 19V728000Oct 11, 201910 vehiclesModel years 2019
Risk: A tie rod separation can cause a loss of steering and increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 18V945000Dec 31, 201823 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018
Risk: A sudden loss of loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 18V944000Dec 31, 201814 vehiclesModel years 2018
Risk: Transmission failure may immobilize the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 18V943000Dec 31, 201823 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018
Risk: Due to the improperly positioned headlamps, the vehicle may not be recognizable as a motorcycle in the dark, increasing the risk of crash.
Recall 18V942000Dec 31, 201823 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018
Risk: Without rear side reflex reflectors, the vehicle may have less visibility from the side, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 18V941000Dec 31, 201823 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018
Risk: The incorrectly positioned front turn signals can reduce their visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 18V940000Dec 31, 20182 vehiclesModel years 2017
Risk: A brake fluid leak can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

Other Arcimoto models

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