2023 Fisker Ocean: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 1834 complaints
1834
Total Complaints
5,133mi
Median Mileage
Electrical System
Top Issue
30
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
1,053
25th Percentile
5,133
Median Mileage
8,000
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Electrical System
376
Service Brakes
301
Unknown Or Other
282
Automatic Emergency Braking
120
Warnings
91
Power Train
90
Blind Spot Detection
77
Engine
56
Vehicle Speed Control
52
Body
47
Severity Assessment
30
Crashes
7
Fires
19
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"Issue has been confirmed and acknowledged by Fisker. There is an issue with bumps on the road while braking and is a safety issue and should probably have a stop order until it's fixed. They are replacing sewer lines in my area so the roads are as bad as it gets. Our neighborhood is pretty hilly an..."
"My fisker ocean brakes are extremely dangerous. It slides slipping when you apply the brake. You might be lucky if you go uphill or down hill to not get into an accident. I have tried for almost 6 week calling them to fix my issue. I have send an email to cfo and several others no luck. There shoul..."
"I received my vehicle on 10/14. At that time, I noticed a warning light on the dashboard that I identified in the ownerâs manual as âairbag fault.â I emailed Fisker support about this problem on 10/30. After receiving no response from Fisker, I finally called them today and was told that my is..."
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
When Does Each Component Fail?
Median mileage at complaint for top components.
Electrical System
376 complaints
25th: 2,000 mi
Median: 5,000 mi
75th: 8,000 mi
Service Brakes
301 complaints
25th: 187 mi
Median: 600 mi
75th: 5,475 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
CA: 595
FL: 205
TX: 151
NJ: 95
NC: 71
NY: 59
IL: 56
WA: 56
GA: 50
CO: 49
Active Recalls (6)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Campaign 24V405000 | 05/06/2024
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.
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.
Software
Campaign 24V404000 | 05/06/2024
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Exterior
Campaign 24V466000 | 20/06/2024
A door that fails to open can prevent occupants from exiting in an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
Management System/Energy Control Module (Bms/Becm)
Campaign 24V499000 | 02/07/2024
A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Software/Programming
Campaign 24V623000 | 20/08/2024
Decreased braking performance can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Software
Campaign 24V865000 | 15/11/2024
A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.
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.
Maintain Your Electrical System
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Clean battery terminals annually with baking soda and water
- Replace the battery every 3-5 years before it leaves you stranded
- Don't leave accessories running with the engine off
- Check for corroded ground connections if you have intermittent electrical issues
- Replace dim headlights promptly — they're a safety issue and a wiring symptom
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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.
Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.
Data through: 2026-03-28