Fisker Ocean Recalls

The Fisker Ocean has 8 recalls covering 2023 and 2024 model years, with the most serious being a transmission software defect on 2023-2024 vehicles where the drivetrain may not engage the selected gear, allowing the vehicle to roll away unexpectedly while in Drive or Reverse.

Three separate recalls address sudden loss of drive power. On 2023-2024 models, a communication failure between the cabin electric water pump and the high-voltage battery management system can force the vehicle into a reduced-power state and cut drive power without warning. A parallel issue on 2023 models involves the motor and vehicle control unit software triggering an unexpected safe-mode shutdown, also cutting power to the wheels. Both scenarios can leave the vehicle unable to accelerate in traffic. A third filing covering 2023 models describes the same electric water pump failure leading to limp mode, and is addressed by the same underlying fix.

On the braking side, 2023-2024 vehicles have a software defect in the brake module that can reduce regenerative braking without warning, extending stopping distances beyond what the driver expects.

The exterior door handles on 2023-2024 models can stick and fail to release, preventing occupants from opening the doors from outside. This is a concern in any situation where a quick exit is needed.

The 2023 model year has two additional issues. The instrument panel displays brake, park, and anti-lock brake warning lights in the wrong size and incorrect color, showing amber where red is required, which can cause a driver to miss or underestimate a critical warning. There is also a separate filing covering the same door handle sticking issue specific to 2023 models.