2021 Electrameccanica Solo G3 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery:management System/Energy Control Module (Bms/Becm) 2023-02-16 · campaign 23V095000 · 429 vehicles
Defect: Electra Meccanica Vehicles Corp (Electra) is recalling certain 2019 Solo G2 and 2021-2023 Solo G3 vehicles. A defect in the motor controller and inverter or the battery controller may cause the electric motor to shut down and cause a sudden loss of drive power.
Risk: A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Electra will repurchase the affected vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed April 14, 2023. Owners may contact Electra customer service at 1-888-457-SOLO (7656).
Electrical System:body Control Module:software 2022-05-06 · campaign 22V307000 · 129 vehicles
Defect: Electra Meccanica Vehicles Corp (ElectraMeccanica) is recalling certain 2021 Solo vehicles. In the event of a rear turn signal wire harness short-circuit, the flashing frequency of the unaffected turn signal lights would not change, failing to alert the driver that a turn signal has failed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Driving without a functional rear turn signal can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: ElectraMeccanica will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 22, 2022. Owners may contact ElectraMeccanica customer service at 1-888-457-SOLO. ElectraMeccanica's number for this recall is 22SC01.
What owners report
2023-05-14 · Unknown Or Other“i am [xxx] from [xxx].it said from the part 573 safe recall report 22v-307.omb control no: 2127-0004.from the nhtsa national highway traffic safety adminisration.this is a settlement that i was approve for you can email me at this address [xxx]. mycome track number is [xxx].address is [xxx]. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of inform…”
2023-04-13 · Electrical System“the solo heating and cooling unit controller was not working due to the absence of electrical power. this has an effect on the driver's visibility without ventilation. i had communicated with the manufacturer, but i was not given an answer.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.