What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2023 Fisker Ocean

Late-failing

Complaints about the 2023 Fisker Ocean cluster late in its life, with the median arriving at 2.0 yr in service — later than all but 1% of 2023 vehicles. Owners report wear, not out-of-the-box defects. The most-reported system is electrical system (380 complaints), typically at 1.9 yr or about 5,000 miles.

Complaints
1,835
Median age at failure
2.0 yr
Median mileage
5,133 n=115
Crash / fire / tow
2.6% of reports
Safety recalls
6

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Electrical system
380 reports · 5,000 mi
1.9 yr
1.8%
Service brakes
302 reports · 700 mi
2.0 yr
4.3%
Other
282 reports
2.3 yr
0.7%
Collision avoidance
260 reports · 7,000 mi
2.1 yr
3.5%
Lane departure
154 reports
2.2 yr
0%
Power train
90 reports · 2,700 mi
2.0 yr
3.3%
Structure
59 reports · 8,000 mi
1.9 yr
1.7%
Engine
56 reports · 7,650 mi
2.0 yr
1.8%
Speed control
52 reports · 7,000 mi
1.7 yr
3.8%
Exterior lighting
48 reports · 100 mi
2.1 yr
4.2%
Fuel / propulsion
40 reports
1.9 yr
0%
Back over prevention
17 reports · 10 mi
1.8 yr
11.8%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

24V865000 2024-11-15
Service brakes, hydraulic; autohold brake system/brake hold:software

Fisker Group Inc (Fisker) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ocean vehicles. The transmission may not shift into the selected gear, allowing the vehicle to roll away while in Drive or Reverse.

A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.

24V623000 2024-08-20
Service brakes, electric:software/programming

Fisker Group Inc (Fisker) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ocean vehicles. The brake module software may cause an unexpected reduction in regenerative braking, decreasing the braking performance.

Decreased braking performance can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

24V499000 2024-07-02
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery:management system/energy control module (bms/becm)

Fisker Group Inc (Fisker) is recalling all 2023-2024 Ocean vehicles. 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.

A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

24V466000 2024-06-20
Structure:body:door:handle:exterior

Fisker Group Inc (Fisker) is recalling all 2023-2024 Ocean vehicles. The exterior door handles can stick and fail to open.

A door that fails to open can prevent occupants from exiting in an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.

24V405000 2024-06-05
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Fisker Group Inc (Fisker) is recalling all 2023 Ocean vehicles. 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems" and 101, "Controls and Displays." Additionally, multiple warning lights fail to illuminate during the ignition cycle bulb check, failing to comply with the requirements of FMVSS 138 and 208.

Warning lights that do not display correctly can fail to alert the driver to critical safety information, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

24V404000 2024-06-05
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery:management system/energy control module (bms/becm):software

Fisker Group Inc (Fisker) is recalling all 2023 Ocean vehicles. 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.

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

In owners’ own words

Service brakes mileage not reported 1.0 yr in service
My fisker ocean brakes are extremely dangerous. It slides slipping when you apply the brake. You might be lucky if you go uphill or down hill to not get into an accident. I have tried for almost 6 week calling them to fix my issue. I have send an email to cfo and several others no luck. There should be a recall on these vehicles ASAP it’s a serious safety concern.
Service brakes mileage not reported 1.2 yr in service
I'm driving on hill/uneven pavement, either foot off of the accelerator (regen engaged and on high) or foot on the brake pedal and actively pushing the brake. The brake disengages and the car lurches forward. Feels the the car is being push forward for a split second. Making it a dangerous situation. It happens offen And brake rattling noise coming from the brake pedal when coming to a full stop
Service brakes mileage not reported 1.3 yr in service
The vehicle started displaying random Brake malfunctioning alerts, and the vehicle did not stop even while applying brakes causing a bit of a panic. This repeated again today while driving back from the gym, so this is a concern and unsafe to drive the vehicle. Raised tickets with the company with no responses or anyone to reach out to. Vehicle is just a month old and several other issues from battery, key fob connectivity, apps glitches etc.
Electrical system mileage not reported 1.3 yr in service
Passenger door failed to unlock or open from inside the car after parking. Passenger pulled on the handle multiple times but the door would not open. The driver got out of the car and attempted lock and unlock the car with the Key FOB and used the exterior handle to open the car but unsuccessful. After approx 10 minutes of trying all sequences of locking, unlocking, getting back in the driver side the passenger door finally unlocked. Service request submitted to company but

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