Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Arcimoto FUV
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Arcimoto FUV has 7 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 #21V314000 Seat Belt Retractors Spool Sleeve May Be Cracked NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V311000 Inverter Communication May Time Out NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V307000 Failure Mode May Cause Over Steer NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V242000 Exceeding Charge Limit May Cause Battery Shutdown NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Arcimoto FUV has a below-average rating due to a high number of recall campaigns (7) and a limited complaint history (1). Recalls cover a range of serious issues from electrical and software problems to steering and braking components.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | Unknown | $500–$3,000 | occasional |
| Brake pressure switch | Unknown | $200–$800 | occasional |
| Steering system | Unknown | $300–$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.
- Brake fluid replacement
- Battery inspection and service
- Software updates
- Tire replacement and rotation
- Seat belt inspection
- Steering system check
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering angle sensor failure
- Battery charging failures
- Brake light stays on
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Arcimoto FUV at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.