Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Arcimoto Roadster
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Arcimoto Roadster has 6 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 #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
- Electrical System 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Arcimoto ROADSTER faces a concerning number of recalls given its limited production scope. This includes significant electrical and software issues. With only one owner complaint and six recall campaigns, data suggests potential reliability concerns, but evidence remains limited.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | Unknown | $200–$1,000 | 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.
- Battery inspection
- Brake fluid replacement
- Software updates
- Tire rotation
- Alignment checks
- Suspension inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unexpected battery shutdown
- Constant brake light
- Steering issues
- Charging failures
- Electrical connection problems
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Arcimoto Roadster at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.