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At a glance
What can fail
The transmission may fail to shift into your selected gear, which could allow the vehicle to roll away while in Drive or Reverse.
What the fix does
This page covers 8 recalls and 882 owner complaints for the 2023 Fisker Ocean.
Complaints about the 2023 Fisker Ocean center heavily on electrical system faults and driver assistance system failures. On the electrical side, owners frequently report phantom warning lights, particularly false turn signal bulb errors with no actual bulb failure, along with interior and exterior lights activating unexpectedly and causing significant parasitic battery drain. The forward collision avoidance system draws the second-largest share of complaints, with owners describing the automatic emergency braking triggering abruptly at intersections or red lights when no obstacle is present. Lane departure and broader driver assistance features round out the top concerns, with owners reporting adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, lane keep assist, and rear cross-traffic alert going offline or throwing random faults, sometimes persisting after software updates intended to address them.
882
Total Complaints
12
Crash-Related
3
Fire-Related
6
With Injuries
By System
The 2023 Fisker Ocean has 8 recalls, the most serious being multiple issues that can cause a sudden loss of drive power while moving, as well as a transmission fault that can allow the vehicle to roll away unintended.
The drive power concerns stem from a few related problems: the electric water pump can fail and trigger a reduced-power limp mode, a communication fault between the water pump and the battery management system can cut drive power entirely, and a software fault in the motor and vehicle control units can unexpectedly put the car into a protective shutdown state. There is also a brake software issue where regenerative braking can drop off without warning, extending stopping distances. On the structural side, exterior door handles can stick and refuse to open, which could trap occupants inside in an emergency. Rounding out the list, the instrument cluster displays brake and ABS warning lights in the wrong size and color, which can prevent a driver from recognizing a critical warning at a glance.
At a glance
What can fail
The transmission may fail to shift into your selected gear, which could allow the vehicle to roll away while in Drive or Reverse.
What the fix does
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Fisker released a free software update on March 11, 2024. Contact Fisker customer service at 1-844-347-5371 to install it.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The brake module software may unexpectedly reduce regenerative braking, lowering overall braking performance.
What the fix does
Fisker will deliver a free over-the-air software update to restore proper braking function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The electric water pump may fail, causing the vehicle to enter reduced power mode and lose power to the wheels.
What the fix does
Fisker will mail you instructions to bring your vehicle to a Fisker service center for electric water pump replacement.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The cabin electric water pump can lose communication with the battery management system, causing it to enter a reduced-power mode and lose drive power.
What the fix does
Fisker replaces the water pump at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The exterior door handles can stick and fail to open, preventing you from entering your vehicle.
What the fix does
Fisker will inspect your door handles and replace them if needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The outside door handle can become stuck, preventing you from opening the door.
What the fix does
Fisker will mail you instructions to visit a service center for inspection and replacement of the door handle if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The Motor Control Unit and Vehicle Control Unit software may unexpectedly activate a safe state protection mode, causing the vehicle to lose driving power.
What the fix does
Fisker will provide a free over-the-air software update to both control units to correct the issue.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The instrument panel displays Brake, Park, and ABS warning lights in the wrong font size and amber color instead of red. Some warning lights don't illuminate during the startup bulb check.
What the fix does
Fisker will send a free software update over the air to fix the display colors and font sizes.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
