2023 Fisker Ocean Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Ocean years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 6 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 884 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Fisker Ocean. That is the most of any Ocean model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (380 complaints, 43%), typically at around 5,000 miles. Complaints mention 12 crashes, 3 fires, 7 injuries. There are 6 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
- 884owner complaints
- 6safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 12complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2023 Fisker Ocean problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 380 | 43% | 5,000 | “software update” (11%) | — |
| Service Brakes problems | 302 | 34% | 600 | “water pump” (16%) | — |
| Unknown or Other | 283 | 32% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance problems | 211 | 24% | 3,505 | “water pump” (18%) | — |
| Lane Departure problems | 122 | 14% | — | “blind spot” (24%) | — |
| Power Train problems | 91 | 10% | 2,700 | “software update” (20%) | — |
| Structure problems | 59 | 7% | 8,000 | “door handle” (32%) | — |
| Engine problems | 56 | 6% | 7,650 | “water pump” (23%) | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 52 | 6% | 7,000 | “regenerative braking” (17%) | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 48 | 5% | 100 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 40 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 16 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 15 | 2% | 10 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 15 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 13 | 1% | 12,370 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 12 | 1% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 1% | 2,400 | — | — |
| Steering | 8 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 6 | 1% | 10,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 5 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 0% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 0% | 10 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 0% | 100 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Autohold Brake System/brake Hold | 1 | 0% | 50 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2023 Fisker Ocean recalls (6)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic; autohold brake system/brake hold:software
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.
Service brakes, electric:software/programming
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.
Electrical 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.
Structure: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.
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery:management system/energy control module (bms/becm):software
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.
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking (PE24013) — opened May 8, 2024, closed Jan 16, 2025.
- Failure to open door (PE24010) — opened Apr 1, 2024, closed Aug 26, 2024, led to recall 24V466.
- Unintended vehicle movement (PE24005) — opened Feb 14, 2024, closed Dec 6, 2024, led to recall 24V865.
- Loss of braking performance (PE24001) — opened Jan 11, 2024, closed Aug 26, 2024, led to recall 24V623.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact rented a 2023 Fisker Ocean. The contact stated that while driving 48 MPH, the vehicle lost power without warning. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle and the gear shifter detached from the steering column. When the contact was able to manually hold the shifter in place to…
Vehicle has unresolved NHTSA Safety Recall 24V-405 (brake warning light display noncompliance). Brake warning illuminated at startup during dealer inspection on [XXX]. Vehicle is on OS 1.1.49 â recall remedy requires OS 2.1 before sale. Fisker's own recall documentation states vehicles must be…
FORMAL DEFECT AND SAFETY HAZARD COMPLAINT TO: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building Washington, DC 20590 DATE: May 17, 2026 SUBJECT: Urgent Request for Recall Investigation: Systemic Cloud-Dependency…
On August 22, American Lease agreed to pay for my recall work. They still haven't reimbursed me for the recall work. Additionally, although the software update was supposed to be included with the recall, they charged me to receive the software update.
I had the vehicle updated to version 2.3.3 by a technician because my car would not update OTA. I thought this update would resolve the ADAS problems as well as the breaking problems. However, on three separate occasions my vehicle has come to an abrupt stop with automatic breaking when approaching…
Other Fisker Ocean years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Ocean | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 | 884 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Fisker Ocean?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 380 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Fisker Ocean?
Yes, 6 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2023 Fisker Ocean a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Ocean model years, the 2023 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.