2019 Motiv F-53 Bev Chassis problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (2)
Structure:critical Fasteners 2025-04-18 · campaign 25V261000 · 139 vehicles
Defect: Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2019-2022 F-53 and F-59 vehicles equipped with a Motiv Gen 5 EPIC powertrain. A support bracket may fatigue and break, allowing the main power disconnect to contact other structures and short.
Risk: An electrical short can shut down the high voltage system, resulting in a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Motiv field support technicians will replace the bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2025. Owners may contact Motiv customer service at 1-650-458-4804.
Electrical System:propulsion System:charging:module:software 2024-07-22 · campaign 24V546000 · 200 vehicles
Defect: Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2021-2024 E-450, 2019-2023 F-59, and 2019-2020 F-53 vehicles equipped with a Motiv Gen 5 EPIC powertrain. The vehicle control software could misclassify a loss of isolation between the chassis and high voltage system, shutting down the high voltage (HV) batteries.
Risk: The shutdown of the HV batteries can cause a loss of power steering, brake power assist, and drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Motiv will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2024. Owners may contact Motiv customer service at 1-650-458-4804.
Service bulletins (3)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Fuel/Propulsion System 2025-10-01 · TSB-2025-0004 · Over The Air
software release 3.4.0.a is an over-the-air (ota) quality action to improve driver experience, vehicle performance, and vehicle diagnostics. summary of changes • digital display firmware upgrade. • improve digital display menu navigation. • driver feedback for pending gear selection. • improved cool
Fuel/Propulsion System 2024-11-25 · Motiv TSB-Ring Terminal · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
motiv power systems, inc. has determined that on certain vehicles converted to a motiv gen 4 e-450, f-59 and gen 5 f-59 and f-53 model powertrain, 12-volt power wires crimped to a ring terminal on the master disconnect switch under the hood could deteriorate over time and lose connection from the cr
Electrical System 2024-09-25 · PCM Software Amend 24V546 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
motiv power systems, inc. has determined that on certain vehicles converted to a motiv gen 5 epic (e-450, f-59, f-53 models) powertrain, the vehicle control software could misclassify a loss of isolation between the chassis and high voltage system during operation. this in turn could result in a los
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.