Every 2023 Fisker Ocean recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Autohold Brake System/Brake Hold · NHTSA 24V865000
Nov 15, 2024Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Autohold Brake System/Brake Hold:SoftwareOver-the-air fix
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.
- Fix
- Fisker released an over-the-air (OTA) software update on March 11, 2024, free of charge. Owners may contact Fisker customer service at 1-844-347-5371.
Full recall details for 24V865000 →Service Brakes, Electric · NHTSA 24V623000
Aug 20, 2024Service Brakes, Electric:Software/ProgrammingOver-the-air fix
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Decreased braking performance can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Fisker will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2024. Owners may contact Fisker customer service at 1-844-347-5371. Fisker's number for this recall is TSB10062408.
Full recall details for 24V623000 →Structure · NHTSA 24V466000
Jun 20, 2024Structure:Body:Door:Handle:Exterior
- Problem
- Fisker Group Inc (Fisker) is recalling all 2023-2024 Ocean vehicles. The exterior door handles can stick and fail to open.
- Risk
- A door that fails to open can prevent occupants from exiting in an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Fisker will inspect and replace the door handles as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 19, 2024. Owners may contact Fisker customer service at 1-844-347-5371. Fisker's number for this recall is TSB55062401.
Full recall details for 24V466000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 24V404000
May 6, 2024Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery:Management System/Energy Control Module (Bms/Becm):SoftwareOver-the-air fix
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Fisker will release an over-the-air (OTA) update to the MCU and VCU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 13, 2024. Owners may contact Fisker customer service at 1-844-347-5371. Fisker's number for this recall is TSB10032403.
Full recall details for 24V404000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 24V405000
May 6, 2024Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/PanelOver-the-air fix
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Fix
- Fisker will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11, 2024. Owners may contact Fisker customer service at 1-844-347-5371. Fisker's number for this recall is TSB70062404.
Full recall details for 24V405000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 24V499000
Feb 7, 2024Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery:Management System/Energy Control Module (Bms/Becm)
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Fisker will replace the pumps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 19, 2024. Owners may contact Fisker customer service at 1-844-347-5371. Fisker's number for this recall is TSB30032401.
Full recall details for 24V499000 →
2023 Fisker Ocean complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 884 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Fisker Ocean, reporting 12 crashes, 3 fires, 7 injuries. Fisker has issued at least 16 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Electrical System380
- Service Brakes302
- Unknown Or Other283
- Forward Collision Avoidance262
- Lane Departure154
- Power Train91
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (13)
- Power Train (8)
- Visibility (5)
- Equipment (4)
- Unknown Or Other (4)
- Forward Collision Avoidance (3)
Read Fisker Ocean owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2023 Fisker Ocean
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in 4 investigations. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
- Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
PE24013Opened May 8, 2024Closed Jan 16, 2025
- Failure to open door
PE24010Opened Apr 1, 2024Closed Aug 26, 2024
- Unintended vehicle movement
PE24005Opened Feb 14, 2024Closed Dec 6, 2024
- Loss of braking performance
PE24001Opened Jan 11, 2024Closed Aug 26, 2024
What people reported
Owners have filed 884 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Fisker Ocean. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reported
“It has lots of faults in it. . 1. I got only one key( sometime works sometimes not), It asks for the key to put on NFS reader several times. 2. Transmission problem( it is so irritating when have an emergency to go somewhere and car doesn't gets starts, unable to do gear shifting .”
2023 FISKER OCEANMay 24, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11662932
Fire
“My car was scheduled the first week of the updates. The car would not update. Afterward, the batter drain was very noticeable. Now there is no internet service for the car...”
2023 FISKER OCEANMar 6, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11646722
Crash
“NO Recall work performed on my car. Received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V499000 & Recall TSB10032403. NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V623000 (Service Brakes, Electric) Fisker Inc has gone out of business.”
2023 FISKER OCEANFeb 13, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11642459
Crash
“My concern relates to the recall campaign for 24V623000 reduction in regenerative braking. The slow roll out of this campaign caused this unrepaired recall to result in a crash of the vehicle resulting in a complete loss.”
2023 FISKER OCEANFeb 12, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11642211
Crash
“I was scheduled to receive the 2.2 software update November 12 and noticed a low voltage battery warning some time earlier in the day, November 11 - this is not the main battery, as it was charged around 70%. Was this related to the download maybe?”
2023 FISKER OCEANJan 13, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11635666
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