Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published June 4, 2022
Arcimoto 2020 FUV Recall: Charging System Failure Risk
Arcimoto is recalling certain 2020 FUV models due to potential charging system failure at cold temperatures, which may cause vehicle stalls and crash risks. Owners must contact customer service for free firmware updates.
A disabled charging system may result in the driver unknowingly operating the vehicle in an uncharged state, resulting in a stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
“Arcimoto 2020 FUV Recall: Charging System Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79194-arcimoto-2020-fuv-recall-charging-system-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #22V223000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V223000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on June 4, 2022, that Arcimoto Inc. is recalling certain FUV, Rapid Responder, Deliverator, and Roadster vehicles due to a disabled charging system hazard. Owners should contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293 for a free firmware update.
How to tell if you have it
Arcimoto FUV, 2019-2022
Arcimoto Rapid Responder, 2021-2022
Arcimoto Deliverator, 2020-2022
Arcimoto Roadster, 2020-2022
What to do
An Arcimoto service technician will update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2022. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293.
The hazard
A disabled charging system may result in the driver unknowingly operating the vehicle in an uncharged state, resulting in a stall and increasing the risk of a crash. This issue occurs when the battery is at freezing temperatures and the vehicle control unit inadvertently disables vehicle charging from a power outlet.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Arcimoto Inc has 9 other recalls on record since 2020-05-27, including a 2022-07-15 recall for power steering failure risk and a 2022-03-23 recall regarding brake lights staying on. Other recent recalls of similar products include Ford Escape PHEV (2020) Recall: Battery Failure Risk of Crash or Fire (2025-11-14), Ford Mustang Mach E (2025) Electrical System Recall: Risk of Crash or Fire (2026-09-09), and Ford Escape PHEV (2025) Recall: Battery Failure Risk of Crash or Fire (2026-02-17).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Arcimoto FUV models from 2020 to 2022. The recall covers vehicles that may have a charging system failure at cold temperatures.
Brand
Arcimoto
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Arcimoto Customer Service
Call 1-541-683-6293 to schedule a free firmware update for your vehicle.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
An Arcimoto service technician will update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2022. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 1 day.
1Owner letters mailed
2NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Arcimoto
We’ve drafted a message you can send Arcimoto to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V223000 — Arcimoto 2020 FUV Recall: Charging System Failure Risk
Hello,
I own a Arcimoto 2020 FUV Recall: Charging System Failure Risk that is covered by recall 22V223000 from Arcimoto.
The official recall notice states: An Arcimoto service technician will update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2022. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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