Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2023 Fisker Ocean, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system380
- Service brakes302
- Unknown or other283
- Forward collision avoidance211
- Lane departure122
- Power train91
- Structure59
- Engine56
- Vehicle speed control52
- Exterior lighting48
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 7 injuries and 0 deaths reported
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2023 Fisker Ocean failed the safety check 1.14% of the time — 65% more often than the average 2023 passenger car (0.69%). Median odometer at inspection: 8,475 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
In the Netherlands
28 first registered in 2023 are on Dutch roads; 54% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €71,057.
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
96 cars built in 2023 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 6 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
Recalls in Canada
2 Transport Canada recalls for the 2023 Fisker Ocean.
| 2024382 2 Jul 2024 | Electrical Issue: On certain vehicles, the electric water pump could fail and cause the vehicle to enter a reduced power mode (limp mode). If this happens, there could b… |
| 2024361 20 Jun 2024 | Structure Issue: On certain vehicles, the outside door handle(s) could become stuck and cause you not to be able to open the door(s). Safety Risk: A door that ca… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
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.
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.
Fisker Group Inc (Fisker) is recalling all 2023-2024 Ocean vehicles. The exterior door handles can stick and fail to open.
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.
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Fisker told its dealers about the 2023 Fisker Ocean: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10252147 | Email to customers regarding OTA software version 2.0. |
| 10252146 | Email to customers regarding OTA software version 2.0. |
| 10251442 | Service bulletin instructing service technicians to replace the EPA label located underneath the hood. |
| 10251441 | Email to customers regarding upcoming OTA software version 2.0. |
| 10251440 | Email to customers regarding upcoming OTA software version 2.0. |
| 10248690 | TSB regarding the potential for the tire sealant canister to leak. Instructions for removal and replacement. |
| 10248689 | Communication to vehicle owners via email about available software updates including enhancements to navigation, Bluetooth, window operations, OTA updates, ADAS and others. |
| 10246464 | TSB for hood bolt rivets correct tools to be used for proper removal of hood bolts and repair procedure for stripped rivets. |
| 10246463 | TSB for diagnosing, repairing, replacing and calibrating of malfunctioning air vents in the instrument panel. |
| 10246462 | Communication to vehicle owners via email about available software updates including enhancements to powertrain, 12V battery consumption, climate controls, vehicle responsiveness, brake pedal feel and others. |
| 10245136 | Communication to vehicle owners via email about available software updates including enhancements to OTA update process, California Mode, state of charge calculations, powertrain, 12V battery consumption, climate control, vehicle responsiveness, brake pedal feel, and others. |
| 10243726 | Technical Service Bulletin providing information about a potential issue with vehicle instrument panel vents and instruction about replacement. |
| 10243725 | Communication to vehicle owners via email about vehicle software updates that included enhancements to California Mode, OTA functionality, climate control, in-cabin fog prevention system, key fob, front windshield camera, FiPilot, Driver Display, and vehicle stability and performance when switching driving modes. |
| 10243722 | Communication to vehicle owners via email about available updates to seat mats, air vents, and software (including enhancements to California Mode and OTA capabilities). |
| 10242126 | Communication to vehicle owners via email and HMI about vehicle software updates that included enhancements to climate control; in-cabin fog prevention; key fob functionality; front camera; FiPilot; driver display messaging; radio performance; Bluetooth; in-cabin device charging; vehicle navigation; vehicle startup; vehicle diagnosis, repair, and stability; network, infotainment; California Mode; and vehicle clock; as well as other bug fixes |
| 10242123 | Communication to vehicle owners via email and HMI about an over-the-air software update that included enhancements to the network, infotainment, California Mode, and vehicle clock |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
Failure to open door
Unintended vehicle movement
Loss of braking performance
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation