Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Arcimoto FUV
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Arcimoto FUV has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2018 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 #18V941000 Turn Signals Incorrectly Positioned/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V944000 Gearbox May Prematurely Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V945000 Possible Loss of Steering Control NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V936000 Certification Label Not Applied/Part 567 NHTSA notice
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Arcimoto FUV has no reported owner complaints but is subject to nine recall campaigns, indicating potential reliability concerns. Recalls for serious components like the battery system, brakes, and suspension highlight several areas of potential failure. The absence of complaint data limits the ability to fully assess the real-world reliability of this model.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| traction battery | Unknown | $1,000–$3,000 | occasional |
| gearbox | Unknown | $800–$2,000 | occasional |
| front suspension | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | rare |
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 system inspections
- Battery checks and maintenance
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Coolant system inspections
- Transmission fluid replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Battery power loss
- Unusual braking behavior
- Gearbox noise or failure
- Steering issues
- Headlight alignment problems
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Arcimoto FUV at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.