Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2020 Arcimoto FUV
NHTSA data on file today
The 2020 Arcimoto FUV has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #22V507000 High Voltage Harness Connector May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V223000 Charging System Malfunction NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V175000 Brake Pressure Switch May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V311000 Inverter Communication May Time Out NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V314000 Seat Belt Retractors Spool Sleeve May Be Cracked NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V307000 Failure Mode May Cause Over Steer NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V242000 Exceeding Charge Limit May Cause Battery Shutdown NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V191000 HV Contactors May Malfunction and Shutdown Battery NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V310000 Non-Compliant Brake Hoses/FMVSS 106 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V136000 Improper Traction-Power Harnesses NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Seat Belts 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2020 Arcimoto FUV has multiple recalls, particularly related to its electrical and braking systems, indicating potentially significant reliability concerns. Frequent issues, especially with critical systems, result in lower dependability over time.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| HV control board | 30,000–50,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | common |
| Brake pressure switch | 20,000–40,000 miles | $250–$500 | common |
| Seat belt retractor | 40,000–60,000 miles | $200–$400 | 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.
- Brake system inspection
- HV system examination
- Software updates
- Seat belt check
- Tire rotation and alignment
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Battery shutdown warnings
- Servo motor errors
- Inconsistent brake light behavior
- Seat belt retraction issues
- Unusual steering feedback
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2020 Arcimoto FUV at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.