2020 Motiv E-450 Bev Chassis problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (2)
Vehicle Speed Control:throttle:throttle Position Sensor (Tps) 2025-03-03 · campaign 25V137000 · 222 vehicles
Defect: Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2017-2020 E-450 and F-59 vehicles with Gen 4 EPIC powertrain, 2020-2023 E-450, F-59, and F-53 vehicles with a Gen 5 EPIC powertrain, and 2023-2025 Motiv F-59 and F-53 vehicles with a Gen 6 EPIC powertrain. A throttle position sensor (TPS) power wire connector pin may loosen, causing a loss of signal to the powertrain control module and a loss of drive power.
Risk: Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Motiv field support technicians will inspect and repair, or replace the PCM connector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 23, 2025. Owners may contact Motiv customer service at 1-650-458-4804.
Electrical System:wiring 2024-09-19 · campaign 24V698000 · 151 vehicles
Defect: Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2017-2020 E-450 and F-59 vehicles equipped with a Motiv Gen 4 EPIC and 2020-2023 F-53 and F-59 vehicles equipped with a Motiv Gen 5 EPIC powertrain. The wiring harness may be missing a heat shrink insulator and retention clip. The 12-volt control wires may deteriorate and loosen, causing a loss of connection to the high voltage (HV) batteries and drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Motiv field support technicians will inspect and correct any loose wiring, and replace damaged 12-volt control wires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 2024. Owners may contact Motiv customer service at 1-650-458-4804.
Service bulletins (2)
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
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.