Fisker Ocean problems and recalls by year
884 owner complaints since 2005, most for the 2023 (884); 6 recalls, 4 investigations.
By model year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 884 | 6 | Electrical system |
Years with 100+ complaints
2023 Ocean: 884 complaints
12 crashes, 3 fires, 7 injuries · 24V865000, 24V623000, 24V499000, 24V466000, 24V404000, 24V405000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 376 | 5,000 |
| Service brakes | 302 | 700 |
| Unknown or other | 283 | — |
| Forward collision avoidance › Automatic emergency braking | 121 | — |
| Forward collision avoidance › Warnings | 91 | — |
| Power train | 91 | 2,700 |
| Lane departure › Blind spot detection | 77 | — |
| Engine | 56 | 7,650 |
6 recall campaigns since 2005
November 15, 2024 · 24V865000 · 2023–2024 · Service brakes, hydraulic; Autohold brake system/brake hold › Software
The transmission may not shift into the selected gear, allowing the vehicle to roll away while in Drive or Reverse.
Remedy: Fisker released an over-the-air (OTA) software update on March 11, 2024, free of charge.
August 20, 2024 · 24V623000 · 2023–2024 · Service brakes, electric › Software/programming
The brake module software may cause an unexpected reduction in regenerative braking, decreasing the braking performance.
Remedy: Fisker will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
July 2, 2024 · 24V499000 · 2023–2024 · Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery › Management system/energy control module (bms/becm)
A communication failure with the cabin electric water pump can cause the high voltage battery management system (BMS) to enter limp mode, causing a loss of drive power.
Remedy: Fisker will replace the pumps, free of charge.
June 20, 2024 · 24V466000 · 2023–2024 · Structure › Body › Door › Handle › Exterior
The exterior door handles can stick and fail to open.
Remedy: Fisker will inspect and replace the door handles as necessary, free of charge.
June 5, 2024 · 24V404000 · 2023 · Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery › Management system/energy control module (bms/becm) › Software
The Motor Control Unit (MCU) and Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) software may cause the vehicle to enter a safe state protection mode unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.
Remedy: Fisker will release an over-the-air (OTA) update to the MCU and VCU software, free of charge.
June 5, 2024 · 24V405000 · 2023 · Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
The instrument panel displays the incorrect font size of the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights, and displays certain warning lights in amber instead of red.
Remedy: Fisker will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
Defect investigations
0 of 4 open.
| Investigation | Years | Opened | Subject | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE24013 | 2023 | May 8, 2024 | Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking | Closed |
| PE24010 | 2023 | April 1, 2024 | Failure to open door | Closed |
| PE24005 | 2023 | February 14, 2024 | Unintended vehicle movement | Closed |
| PE24001 | 2023 | January 11, 2024 | Loss of braking performance | Closed |
Complaints are unverified owner reports, and a recall names a model year, not a car: for one car, decode its VIN here or look it up at NHTSA. Fisker models.
Data: NHTSA, October 17, 2026.