2023 Fisker Ocean Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 302 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the 2023 Fisker Ocean, 34% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 600 miles. The words owners use most often: “water pump” (16% of reports).
- 302service brakes complaints
- 600median miles at failure
- 9mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 14%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.
- Water pump: mentioned in 48 of 302 complaints (16%)
- Deep concerns: mentioned in 29 of 302 complaints (10%)
- Ongoing seen: mentioned in 29 of 302 complaints (10%)
- Regen braking: mentioned in 26 of 302 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 8 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 302 complaints, 9 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 4 an injury.
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
In May of 2025 we received this email. We have written them 10 times with recall info and also in need of service. We have never received a response. We would love to get the car looked at and fixed, but no one has been able to help us. Our first 6 months with the vehicle, the key Fob stopped…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2023 Fisker Oceans have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 302 owner complaints about service brakes for the 2023 Fisker Ocean (34% 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 service brakes?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list service brakes. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes problems start?
The median reported mileage is 600 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the 2023 Fisker Ocean?
The most frequent phrase is “water pump”, in 48 of 302 complaints, followed by “deep concerns” (29).
Other 2023 Fisker Ocean problems
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