AutoDefect IQ

2014 Taotao Atm50-A1 problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (3)

3
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
1
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Deaths

Safety recalls (0)

No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).

What owners report

2015-09-06 · Service Brakes · 452 mi

“the 2014 taotao atm50-a1 routes the front brake hose inside the front fender as it connects to the front disc brake caliper. the hose is held away from the front tire only by a single retaining wire welded to the front fender's left support arm. on my unit, the wire broke apart, allowing the brake hose to rub against the front tire until the brake …”

2014-10-03 · Service Brakes · 9 mi · 💥 crash

“i was driving down the road going around an s curve and slowed down and the brakes seized. and the bike flipped with me on it. had to have 9 staples in left arm. along with various contusions and bruises on arms, legs and abdomen contacted manufacturer and was told i needed to contact the store where purchased. contacted them the day after accident…”

2014-06-05 · Service Brakes

“tl* the contact owns a taotao atm50-a1 scooter. the contact stated that there was a severe sporadic oil leak. the authorized dealer stated that there was no leak but rather an overflow and the scooter was fine to be driven. the failure recurred and the brake lines and clutch also failed. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the contact w…”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.