Fisker Ocean Complaints (2023)

883 consumer complaints on file.

#11642178February 12, 2025
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING
CAR WOULD NOT UPDATE TO SOFTWARE 2.2. HAD TO GET A TECHNICIAN TO MANUALLY UPDATE THIS AND UNBRICK THE CAR AT A COST OF $800.00 ADA HAS NEVER WORKED 3 WARNING LIGHTS HAVE ALWAYS STAYED ON WATER PUMP REPLACED AT A COST OF $150.00 CAR WAS UNOPERATIONAL FOR OVER 14 MONTHS AND STOOD IN THE GARAGE DOOR HANDLE RECALL NOT DONE YET NONE OF THE RECALL WORK WAS ATTEMPTED AND ALL HAD TO BE PAID FOR BY USING TECHS WHO OFFER THESE SERVICES AT COST TO OWNER.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11642177February 12, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
The major issue was related to a braking problem on rough terrain that made the vehicle lunge forward during braking. This was fixed with and OS update, however I was forced to pay out of pocket for the OS 2.2 update that was required by NHTSA and have not been reimbursed. Furthermore, the OS version still states OS 2.1 because only the Fisker OTA team can make that adjustment. According to the Liquidating Trustee’s Designee plans for recall work, a reimbursement of $225 should be available to me.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11642175February 12, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Repair shops won't cover the door handle recall because it is too expensive and they are not being reimbursed from the trust. Water has gotten into the door handle so the NFC doesn't work. Water has gotten into the front bumper connections, so none of the following work correctly: Adaptive Cruise Control Automatic Emergency Braking Blind Spot Warning Forward Collision Warning Lane Departure Warning Lane Keeping Assistance Parking Collision Warning Rear Cross Traffic Warning Cruise control stops working randomly and car screeches to a halt. I have had to pay $50/mo for the FOA to put pressure on the update team to get 2.2. Most people still don't have it. American Lease is not cooperating with fixing the recalls.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11642174February 12, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
multiple emergency alerts goes on at the same time, battery drains over night, the range has been dramatically dropped after softwar update 2.2. Tires wore off aroud 8K miles, Paid out of pocket for water pump recall and key/fob programming
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11642173February 12, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There is a recall on the water pumps and have not heard how to get it fixed and drivers door handle not reading the key fob
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11641116February 6, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2023 Fisker Ocean. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V499000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11640505February 3, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2023 Fisker Ocean. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V404000 (Electrical System) and 24V405000 (Electrical System). The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11640402February 3, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
cabin electric water pump. Voluntary recall and there is no way to get this fixed as the company doesnt exist anymore.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11639616January 30, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
On January 30, 2025, around 7 PM, my Fisker Ocean experienced a critical failure while parked at Ralphs Market in California. The 12-volt battery died, which completely disabled the vehicle's door locking and unlocking mechanisms, leaving me, my elderly mother, and my young son trapped inside for about two hours. There was no manual override option to open the doors or rear hatch from the inside. My mother, who had a triple bypass surgery three months ago, began feeling dizzy and distressed as we remained trapped. To minimize her stress, I asked everyone to stop talking until help arrived. Even more concerning was that multiple attempts to open the doors from outside also failed. The Uber driver, my son (who was outside), and AAA all attempted to open the doors, but none of them were successful. The door handles were in the "up" position, which should have indicated that the doors were unlocked and could open, yet they remained completely stuck. Eventually, AAA arrived, but due to Fisker’s unusual hood design, I had to instruct them to remove two bolts to access the 12-volt battery before they could connect a portable charger and restore power to the doors. This is a serious safety risk that could be life-threatening in an emergency such as a fire, crash, or extreme weather event. If we had been in a more urgent situation, there would have been no way to escape. The 12-volt battery failure has happened multiple times before, but this was the first time it occurred while I was inside the vehicle, leading to entrapment. There were no warning lights or error messages prior to the failure. The vehicle simply lost power without warning, causing a total failure of all exit mechanisms. I have not yet had the vehicle inspected by a dealer or independent service center regarding the entrapment issue, but I plan to report it. However, since Fisker has filed for bankruptcy, there is no way to contact the manufacturer for assistance or resolution. I strongly urge NHTSA to in
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11639107January 28, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Good afternoon, I am filing another complaint per Jayson Winick's recommendation. Fisker had a number of recalls. When I tried to contact Fisker upon first receiving the notices, the company's e-mail and phone numbers became disconnected. Now, the company is bankrupt and there is no one at Fisker to fulfill the recalls that need to be completed on my vehicle. I'm most concerned about the recalls pertaining cooling units, braking issues and exterior door handles. I continue to face dangerous issues that remain unresolved. My A/C only works sporadically, especially dangerous with kids in the vehicle when it is hot. The brakes continue to give out and the vehicle lurches forward when braking when encountering uneven roads. And sometimes the exterior door handle seem to jam resulting in the door not being able to open. Currently, the Fisker Owners Association is running the show, but will not provide information on resolving recalls to non-paying members. How do I go about getting these recalls resolved? Thank you!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11637652January 22, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
Brake pedal pad has completely disintegrated and fallen apart. Bare metal break pedal is only thing left and it is slippery and dangerous to use as is.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11637346January 21, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
July 2024 Recall TSB70062404 - Cluster Telltales (2023Fisker Ocean) NOTHING DONE! July 2024 Recall TSB10032403 - Powertrain Modules ( " ") NOTHING DONE! Aug.2024 Recall TSB30032401 - Cabin Water Pump ( " ") Real SAFETY ISSUE! I called Fisker Service on Sept.18, 2024 and was told I was on the list for the Water Pump replacement. NOTHING DONE to date, no response from Fisker to date. On the recall notices it stated if "unable to have repair performed without charge, or within a reasonable amount of time"...go to www.safecar.gov. I tried to do an email at that site and could not figure out how to email. Please help/reply. My car has not failed, YET!!! Thank you.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11637318January 21, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2023 Fisker Ocean. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V499000 (Electrical System), 24V405000(Electrical System), 24V404000(Electrical System), 24V623000 (Service Brakes, Electric), 24V865000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Auto Hold Brake System/Brake Hold) and 24V466000 (Structure); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated after parking the vehicle, the vehicle rolled away. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing unexpected reduction in regenerative braking system and loss of drive power. The contact also stated that the door handles were sticky and failed to return to the lock or unlock position as needed, upon locking or unlocking the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing other undisclosed failures related to the recalls. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recalls repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure because [XXX] recalls and the phone number at 1-844-FISKER1 were inoperative. The failure mileage was 2,700. 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
#11637071January 20, 2025
SEAT BELTS
The left and right rear seatbelts do not retract or keep tension on passengers and are completely useless.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11637012January 20, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Abs pulsing brakes on dry brake malfunction warning constant forward collision disabled warnings
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11636820January 18, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The software updates required per NHTSA aft rolling out very slowly and there has been no timeline as to when these will be completed. I have been seeking an answer for several days now and have no clear information on how to get the needed safety update
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11635666January 13, 2025
POWER TRAIN, STEERING, SERVICE BRAKES
I was scheduled to receive the 2.2 software update November 12 and noticed a low voltage battery warning some time earlier in the day, November 11 - this is not the main battery, as it was charged around 70%. Was this related to the download maybe? From reading threads, the best way to charge is to drive, so I went for a drive through local parks for about 30 minutes. Fast forward to later that night and I was driving home and received the warning again, but this time in a more critical fashion (beeps, red caution blinking, etc) and then a couple seconds later while turning on a bend the car totally shut down, the wheel locked up, breaks activated in full and I slid straight into the curb and got a flat tire and broke the wheel on the axel. Thankfully I was alone and was not hurt, and only going about 20 mph, but it could have been a lot worse. The car has not been online since as I haven't had time to charge the 12 volt, and the main battery will not charge because the cabin does not have power. Any advice on how to file a complaint, or next steps? I would love to be able to prove this with the logs or events within the car computer if I was ever able to power it back on again. At this point, the vehicle is a death trap.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11633942January 3, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
The contact owns a 2023 Fisker Ocean. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V499000 (Electrical System); and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair; however, the dealer informed the contact that a cost would be charged because the manufacturer had filed for bankruptcy. The vehicle was repaired at the contact's expense. Additionally, the contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V623000 (Service Brakes, Electric); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the vehicle had not received an over-the-air (OTA) software update. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue because the manufacturer was unreachable. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11633743January 2, 2025
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
As I was driving home from the grocery store, the car started to slow down and violently shook to a stop before shutting off. Thankfully, I could restart the car enough times, and the same experience happened every time so that I could make it home safely with my hazard flashers on. Once at home, the car didn't allow me to charge it from my garage and it has been a brick even after replacing the water pump, which I thought could have been the issue, but it was not.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11633417December 31, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
There has been no OTA software updates issued to this date for my vehicle. I'm currently on 2.0 awaiting 2.2 update. Because of this I still have issues with braking, rolling while in park, and random and unexpected shutdowns of the vehicle while driving. Complete car system failure, recently when my car locked out the technician came out and replaced the 12v battery and clean out electrical connectors and still car doesn't start. I pressed the brake to wake/start the car and the car shuts down after trying to start. The wipers wipe a couple times while it boots up and then the car shuts off. The car is charged to 80% . THIS IS A VERY UNSAFE VEHICLE
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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