Vehicle recall 21V311000 · May 4, 2021
Arcimoto FUV, Roadster and 2 more models
Due to a software error, communication between inverters may time out, possibly resulting in an unexpected battery shutdown.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2019-2021 FUV, 2021 Rapid Responder, 2020 Deliverator, 2020-2021 Roadster. Due to a software error, communication between inverters may time out, possibly resulting in an unexpected battery shutdown.
- Consequence
- A battery shutdown causes an immediate loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- A service technician will reprogram the inverter firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2021. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293. Note: Vehicles previously repaired under Recall 19V834 will need to return for the new remedy.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V311000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 4, 2021
- Filed by
- Arcimoto Inc
- Owner notification
- May 27, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 261
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Hybrid propulsion system › Inverter; Electrical system › Software
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Arcimoto Deliverator (2020): 2020
- Arcimoto FUV (2019-2021): 2021, 2020, 2019
- Arcimoto Rapid Responder (2021): 2021
- Arcimoto Roadster (2020-2021): 2021, 2020
Has your Arcimoto been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Arcimoto dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.