Fisker Ocean Complaints (2023)

883 consumer complaints on file.

#11642372February 12, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
while entering a freeway the car in front braked suddenly and in the process of braking in response our Fisker did its characteristic "chatter" as the ABS first activated and then stopped braking all together causing us to hit the car ahead. Had the brakes not misbehaved the turning movement to avoid the impact would have allowed the collision to be avoided. Our Tbox has not worked since getting the car. Numerous fixes before Fisker went bankrupt did not remain in place and the navigation map has been useless. But much worse is that bc the Tbox is not working we are unable to get the OTA update and must pay for a manual update which has been quoted at $450, PLUS the cost of getting the Tbox reset and equipped with a resettable fuse (another $250).
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11642366February 12, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Experiencing issues with water pump recall, 9 volt battery needing to be replaced due to recall work, door handle safety issues (the NFC on driver door does not work and vehicle will not open the door if remote is dead), I had to pay out of pocket for recall repairs
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11642364February 12, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Fisker Inc has gone out of business. A mandatory recall has been issued and the bankruptcy court has assigned a trustee to ensure vehicles are updated to version 2.2 to address safety recall issues. The update to 2.2 has been extremely unpredictable and the trustee has not been able to complete this recall. I had to take private services and pay money to get software update done. Of the cars that were updated, like mine, almost immediately the estimated range has been drastically reduced. The cars were marketed as getting up to 360 miles on 100% charge. Since the recall update, they now get somewhere around 220 miles on a 100% charge. That’s more than 100 miles lost. I had a technician analyze it with approved Fisker software, and he found that the rear motor is now throwing “flux error codes” and not functioning properly. This is causing an electrical issue draining the batteries much quicker than they should be. I spent $1000 for diagnostic work and there is no fix at the moment however the trustee is still responsible for rolling out this buggy software and possibly damaging more cars with each remote installation.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11642354February 12, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, SERVICE BRAKES
I having brakes issues. Brakes does not work sometimes and also it suddenly loses grip during bumpy ride. Below are the recalls which happened last year which Fisker did not fix yet. 1. Water Pump replacement: Fisker did not replace water pump for me and I had to pay out of pocket to get it replaced by third party technician. 2. Software update 2.2 to fix brake issues: I did not receive any updates and per Fisker mail notice, they said that they will fix it by end of Dec 2024. I tried to reach them to the phone number which they gave but there is no response from them. Attached the water pump replacement invoice.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11642353February 12, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I was forced to pay out of pocket in order to get the latest software version (2.2) and the water pump recall performed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11642351February 12, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1) I am Experiencing vehicle issues after recall work/updates for the AC the vents are not working 2) Had to pay out-of-pocket costs beyond stated reimbursement amounts (breakdown below)Water Pump, it was a recall and I paid for it,
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11642347February 12, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
1. I received letter about safety recall campaign TSB10062408 - Breaking improvement software update in September 2024. Later Fisker released software version 2.2 for the recall. However It is Feb. 2025 now, I still have not received software update (via their OTA system). 2. Unreliable Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) - warning message, such as lane keep assistance feature, blind spot warning, etc not available displayed on dashboard from time to time. 3. Infotainment screen black out into loop. 4. Unable to open window using key fob. 5. Key fob drain battery fast, have to replace battery every 2 or 3 month. 6. Have to pay $185.74 labor fee to replace water pump for recall campaign TSB30032401.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11642338February 12, 2025
EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SEAT BELTS, LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
Air vents are broken in a month after delivery. Fisker ignored all the service calls, opened tickets for parts replacement and have done nothing to deliver the parts or fix the issue. Multiple alerts comes up, Rear Seat belt not retracting which was notified to fisker via ticket. After the company filed bankruptcy there is no protection or warranty for this vehicle. Safety recalls like Water pump , door handle is not take care and parts are not available. As a owner i have to travel to different state pay the costs for recalls if the parts are available. At this point none of the recalls are addressed , just the notice sent from NHTSA that these recalls are active. This is absolutely tragic that we as a consumer are left in a limbo operating this unsafe vehicle putting our life and health at risk.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11642337February 12, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY, SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I have several recalls on this vigil that I have not been able to fix. NHTSA CampainNumber 24V499 Water Pump issue. The door handle issues. 12 volt battery going out several times. Brake and regenerative breaking issues.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11642333February 12, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fisker Inc has gone out of business. A mandatory recall has been issued and the bankruptcy court has assigned a trustee to ensure vehicles are updated to version 2.2 to address safety recall issues. The update to 2.2 has been extremely unpredictable and the trustee has not been able to complete this recall. I had to pay $450.00 to complete the software update. I will have to pay an additional $450 to have the water-pump replaced, plus drive 6 hours to closest service center to have the work done. After the software update almost immediately the estimated range has been drastically reduced. The cars were marketed as getting up to 360 miles on 100% charge. Since the recall update, they now get somewhere around 220 miles on a 100% charge. The technician that completed my update analyzed it with approved Fisker software, and he found that the rear motor is now throwing “flux error codes” and not functioning properly. This is causing an electrical issue draining the batteries much quicker than they should be. there is no fix at the moment however the trustee is still responsible for rolling out this buggy software .
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11642323February 12, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The water pump was identified as needing replacement by NHTSA and a recall initiated and notice was sent to me to have the item replaced. I was able to find an authorized shop that had the water pump and provided the parts for free, but since Fisker had declared bankruptcy, the labor was not covered and I had to pay $316.68 for the water pump to be replaced.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11642322February 12, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
NHTSA mandated water pump replacement for all of these vehicles. As there are no service centers for servicing these vehicles, there are only 20 certified service technicians in the entire country to provide this service. I have been unable to get service setup anywhere near my location by anything less than 150 miles away. I'm uncomfortable putting my vehicle on the road with the potential for breakdown at any time. I live in a major metropolitan area so getting a service technician to my area, within 100 miles, should not be difficult
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11642321February 12, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
NHTSA recall campaign numbers for the software recalls are 24V865000 and 24V623000, or others can be found in this link for 2023 Fisker Oceans [XXX] . I had to pay out of pocket for the water pump recall work (receipts provided in file upload). Also, all the software updates to address software recalls have not been done and i've been waiting. I've been getting constant safety alerts ranging from lane departure, front collision alerts that it is not functioning, constant camera malfunctions not working causing me to risk running into things when backing up because backup camera not working, and the proximity sensors not working half the time. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11642318February 12, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Vehicle was bricked due to faulty "GATEWAY MODULE" gateway module was fried due to software version 2.2 OTA download. Vehicle was constantly giving false ADAS warnings and also had issues with driver door NFC reader. I have spent $3,869.75 to install new gateway module and manual download of version 2.2 software. What remedy do I have to recover all or portion of money spent to rectify problems?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11642316February 12, 2025
EXTERIOR LIGHTING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
This vehicle is subject to several recalls, but thus far I have been unable to get recall work completed. No service providers are nearby. Software updates that are supposed to be done over the air have never arrived. Significant safety issues, such as a potential problem with the door handles getting stuck, a coolant pump that will fail at any time and other issues remain unaddressed by the trustee appointed by the bankruptcy court to address outstanding recall work. The ADAs system constantly malfunctions, leaving some key features unavailable or unreliable.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11642315February 12, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sometimes doors lock and can’t open it, symptom warning lights keep coming on and also various issues.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11642309February 12, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Original key fob is no longer working. After the complete 2.2 update the range has dramatically dropped.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11642308February 12, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
I am writing to express my deep concerns regarding the ongoing issues that are being seen with the NHTSA recall campaign numbers 24V865000 and 24V623000. Multiple attempts of this safety recall have been scheduled over the past several weeks for my vehicle, but the update has yet to be completed. As an owner who values safety and reliability, I am increasingly concerned about the unresolved safety issues that were supposed to be addressed with this software update. To date, I have been disappointed to learn that each week brings reports from fellow vehicle owners indicating that their cars have become undrivable following these updates, with a concerning failure rate of approximately 2% to 5%. This is unacceptable for any customer who relies on their vehicle for daily transportation. Additionally, the lengthy 48-hour windows during which our cars become unusable only exacerbate the frustration and inconvenience faced by owners. The expectation of partial updates, followed by yet another potential 48-hour downtime, is not a practical solution. Furthermore, the feedback from owner surveys suggests that complete updates, which should ideally resolve these issues, have only succeeded in under 30% of attempted vehicles. This raises serious questions about the efficacy of the OTA update process and its implementation. I was also alarmed to learn that after five weeks of attempts, only about 10% of the fleet—approximately 300 vehicles—have been successfully updated, despite over 800 VINs submitted for these updates. The lack of service personnel, with only around 20 available nationwide and just five who can travel to address undriveable cars, only adds to the urgency of this matter. It is imperative that this process is reviewed and the underlying safety concerns that have left many of us feeling unsupported and frustrated are resolved in a manner that will be free of cost and successful to the majority of owners. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11642300February 12, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE:BODY, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are 4 open recalls on my vehicle, yet 0 (none) have been addressed. The Fisker Owners Association (FOA) has been trying there best, but I have some serious safety issues that need to be addressed. 1) I am still on 2.0 on the OTA software, 2.1 and 2.2 address 2/4 of the recalls, and was supposed to be installed by the end of the 2024, it was not. 2) The water pump on my car is part of th 3rd recall, if it fails my car becomes ‘bricked’ 3) My door handles are defective and 2 out of 4 do not open from the outside, this the 4th safety recall that has not been addressed. Help! what can I do to get these important safety issues addressd ?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11642299February 12, 2025
ENGINE, SERVICE BRAKES
Pump recall (Recall No 24V865) work was done. I paid $340.00 out of pocket for labor to install the [ump. Subsequently, through Fisker Owners Association, I learned that the liquidating trustee decided that the maximum reimbursement is $175.00. Yet, there is no mechanism for filing for and obtaining the refund promised. The fix for the sudden jerking forward of the car with it hits a bump is supposed to be fixed with 2.2 software update. As of the time of filing of this complaint, I have heard nothing from the liquidating trustee as to when this will be installed to my vehicle. I have replaced my old batter with a new one in anticipation of the update.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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