2023 Fisker Ocean
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 883 |
| 2024 | 0 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
43% of complaints: electrical system — 376 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURY34% of complaints: service brakes — 302 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
While driving southbound on I-95 from Washington, DC to toward Richmond, on a stretch of the highway with three lanes and a constant flow of traffic across all lanes, the driver ahead of me swerved to avoid two cars ahead of her who had stopped for...
NHTSA ODI report, 20231128
14% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 121 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
While driving southbound on I-95 from Washington, DC to toward Richmond, on a stretch of the highway with three lanes and a constant flow of traffic across all lanes, the driver ahead of me swerved to avoid two cars ahead of her who had stopped for...
NHTSA ODI report, 20231128
10% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 91 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
While driving southbound on I-95 from Washington, DC to toward Richmond, on a stretch of the highway with three lanes and a constant flow of traffic across all lanes, the driver ahead of me swerved to avoid two cars ahead of her who had stopped for...
NHTSA ODI report, 20231128
10% of complaints: power train — 90 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYSAFETY TIMELINE
Loss of braking performance
Unintended vehicle movement
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.
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.
Campaign 24V865000 — check if this car was fixed
Failure to open door
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
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.
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.
Campaign 24V405000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
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.
Campaign 24V404000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
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.
Campaign 24V499000 — check if this car was fixed
Fisker Group Inc (Fisker) is recalling all 2023-2024 Ocean vehicles. The exterior door handles can stick and fail to open.
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.
Campaign 24V466000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
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.
Campaign 24V623000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2023 Fisker Ocean — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (376 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (302 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (121 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 24V865000 (service brakes, hydraulic; autohold brake system/brake hold) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V405000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V404000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V499000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V466000 (structure) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V623000 (service brakes, electric) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2023 Fisker Ocean reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Fisker Ocean?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Fisker Ocean have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.