Fisker Ocean recalls

6 official safety recalls for the Fisker Ocean from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Vehicle may roll away in Drive or Reverse

    Reported November 15, 2024Model years 2023–2024NHTSA campaign 24V8650007,745 vehicles affected

    The transmission may not shift into the selected gear, allowing the vehicle to roll away while in Drive or Reverse and increasing the risk of a crash or injury. A software update is available over the air, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; AUTOHOLD BRAKE SYSTEM/BRAKE HOLD:SOFTWARE
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.
    Remedy
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.Please be reminded of the following requirements:You are required to submit a draft owner notification letter to this office no less than five days prior to mailing it to the customers.Also, copies of all notices, bulletins, dealer notifications, and other communications that relate to this recall, including a copy of the final owner notification letter and any subsequent owner follow-up notification letter(s), are required to be submitted to this office no later than 5 days after they are originally sent (if they are sent to more than one manufacturer, distributor, dealer, or purchaser/owner).Please be reminded that under 49 U.S.C. § 30112(a)(3), it is illegal for a manufacturer, to sell, offer for sale, import, or introduce or deliver into interstate commerce, a motor vehicle or item of motor vehicle equipment that contains a safety defect once the manufacturer has notified NHTSA about that safety defect.This prohibition does not apply once the motor vehicle or motor vehicle equipment has been remedied according to the manufacturer's instructions.As stated in 49 U.S.C. § 30118(f), submission of eight consecutive quarterly reports followed by three annual reports is required.As described in 573.7, submission of the first of eight consecutive quarterly status reports is required within one month after the close of the calendar quarter in which notification to purchasers occurs.Therefore, the first quarterly report will be due on, or before, 30 days after the close of the calendar quarter.The first of three consecutive annual status reports will be due on, or before, 1 year after the eighth quarterly report was submitted.

  2. Brake software may reduce regenerative braking

    Reported August 20, 2024Model years 2023–2024NHTSA campaign 24V6230007,745 vehicles affected

    Brake module software may unexpectedly reduce regenerative braking, decreasing braking performance and increasing stopping distance and crash risk. Fisker will release a software update over the air, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC:SOFTWARE/PROGRAMMING
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    Decreased braking performance can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  3. Water pump communication failure may cut drive power

    Reported July 2, 2024Model years 2023–2024NHTSA campaign 24V4990007,545 vehicles affected

    A communication failure with the cabin electric water pump may put the battery management system into limp mode and cause sudden loss of drive power, increasing crash risk. The pumps will be replaced free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM)
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  4. Exterior door handles may stick and fail to open

    Reported June 20, 2024Model years 2023–2024NHTSA campaign 24V4660008,204 vehicles affected

    The exterior door handles may stick and fail to open, potentially preventing occupants from exiting in an emergency. The handles will be inspected and replaced as necessary, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR
    Defect
    Fisker Group Inc (Fisker) is recalling all 2023-2024 Ocean vehicles. The exterior door handles can stick and fail to open.
    Consequence
    A door that fails to open can prevent occupants from exiting in an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  5. Instrument panel may display brake and warning lights incorrectly

    Reported June 5, 2024Model years 2023NHTSA campaign 24V4050006,864 vehicles affected

    The instrument panel may show brake, park and ABS warning lights in the wrong size or colour, and some warning lights may not illuminate during the ignition check. Drivers may not be alerted to critical safety information, increasing crash or injury risk. The manufacturer will provide a software update free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    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.
    Remedy
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  6. Control software may cause unexpected loss of drive power

    Reported June 5, 2024Model years 2023NHTSA campaign 24V4040006,864 vehicles affected

    Motor and vehicle control software may unexpectedly put the vehicle into safe state protection mode, causing a loss of drive power and increasing crash risk. The manufacturer will provide an over-the-air software update free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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