2023 Fisker Ocean Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 380 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2023 Fisker Ocean, 43% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 5,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “software update” (11% of reports).
- 380electrical system complaints
- 5,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- 27%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Software update: mentioned in 43 of 380 complaints (11%)
- Water pump: mentioned in 39 of 380 complaints (10%)
- Key fob: mentioned in 33 of 380 complaints (9%)
- Numbers electrical: mentioned in 29 of 380 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 58 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 380 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 2 an injury.
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
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.
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.
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The car is generating a random left turn signal error stating the bulb is out. However, on inspection it appears that all bulbs are working. The car makes a fast blinker warning sound as well as notification. This has been happening for a couple of months but happened again yesterday.
The contact owns a 2023 Fisker Ocean. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V466000 (Structure), 24V499000 (Electrical System), 24V623000 (Service Brakes, Electric), 24V865000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, AutoHold Brake System/Brake Hold), 24V405000 (Electrical System) and…
The contact owns a 2023 Fisker Ocean. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V499000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure but had an independent mechanic performed the repairs at the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2023 Fisker Oceans have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 380 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2023 Fisker Ocean (43% of the 884 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Fisker Ocean electrical system?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 5,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2023 Fisker Ocean?
The most frequent phrase is “software update”, in 43 of 380 complaints, followed by “water pump” (39).
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