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2019 Motiv F-53 Bev Chassis problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2019 Motiv F-53 Bev Chassis — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2019 compare to other F-53 Bev Chassis years?

F-53 Bev Chassis NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted1 complaints2019: 0 complaints2020: 0 complaints2021: 0 complaints2022: 0 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 0 complaints
F-53 Bev Chassis NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2019 Motiv F-53 Bev Chassis have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

25V261000Electrical SystemApril 18, 2025 · 139 units

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.

Consequence

An electrical short can shut down the high voltage system, resulting in a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

24V546000Electrical SystemJuly 22, 2024 · 200 units

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

2019 Motiv F-53 Bev Chassis — common questions

Is the 2019 Motiv F-53 Bev Chassis reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2019 Motiv F-53 Bev Chassis have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2019 Motiv F-53 Bev Chassis. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.