Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Arcimoto FUV
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Arcimoto FUV has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2017 Arcimoto FUV. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V942000 Reflex Reflector Not In Compliance/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V943000 Headlamps Positioned too far Apart/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V946000 Battery Shutdown May Occur Unexpectedly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V938000 Brake Warning Light Missing/FMVSS 122 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V939000 Seat May Collapse In The Event of A Crash NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V937000 Excessive Stopping Distance/FMVSS 122 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V940000 Brake Fluid Leak Due to Incorrect Brake Fittings NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V941000 Turn Signals Incorrectly Positioned/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V945000 Possible Loss of Steering Control NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V936000 Certification Label Not Applied/Part 567 NHTSA notice
Poor
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
With ten recalls, the 2017 Arcimoto FUV shows significant reliability concerns, particularly in critical areas such as brakes and suspension. The absence of owner complaints makes it hard to evaluate real-world reliability, but the numerous recall campaigns are concerning.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes | Unknown | $200–$800 | common |
| battery system | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| suspension | Unknown | $300–$1,000 | occasional |
| lighting system | Unknown | $100–$500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Battery health check
- Suspension alignment
- Tire rotation and replacement
- Lighting system check
- Brake pad replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake fluid leaks
- Unresponsive brakes
- Loose steering
- Seatbelt issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Arcimoto FUV at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.