NHTSA lists 884 complaints for the 2023 Fisker Ocean, 12 of them mention a crash and 3 mention a fire. 6 complaints mention an injury, with 7 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as FISKER OCEAN.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| electrical electronic | 467 | 52.8% | 0.87 |
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| loss of control | 189 | 21.4% | 0.83 |
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| unclear | 104 | 11.8% | 0.72 |
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| mechanical failure | 81 | 9.2% | 0.69 |
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| noise or comfort | 13 | 1.5% | 0.79 |
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| visibility or lighting | 10 | 1.1% | 0.81 |
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| structural or corrosion | 9 | 1.0% | 0.54 |
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| restraint or airbag | 6 | 0.7% | 0.91 |
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| fire or overheating | 4 | 0.5% | 0.73 |
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| fluid or fuel leak | 1 | 0.1% | 0.77 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 570 | 64.5% | 0.83 |
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| low | 260 | 29.4% | 0.71 |
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| high | 35 | 4.0% | 0.77 |
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| none | 19 | 2.1% | 0.81 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 884 tagged complaints of 884 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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6 recalls.
Date: 2024-11-15. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; AUTOHOLD BRAKE SYSTEM/BRAKE HOLD.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2024-08-20. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Decreased braking performance can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2024-07-02. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2024-06-20. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Defect: Fisker Group Inc (Fisker) is recalling all 2023-2024 Ocean vehicles. The exterior door handles can stick and fail to open.
Consequence: A door that fails to open can prevent occupants from exiting in an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2024-06-05. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: 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 10 (excerpt)
Consequence: Warning lights that do not display correctly can fail to alert the driver to critical safety information, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2024-06-05. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
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. Fisker's number for this recall is TSB10032403.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
4 investigations; 0 open.
PE24013
Opened: 2024-05-08. Closed: 2025-01-16.
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
On May 8, 2024, the Oi? ce of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE24013 to investigate reports of inadvertent activation of the automatic emergency braking (AEB) system in model year (MY) 2023 Fisker Ocean vehicles manufactured by Fisker Group Inc. (Fisker). The complaints allege the activation of AEB without an apparent roadway obstruction in the vehiclea s forward path, resulting in sudden veh
Systems: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE.
Linked campaign numbers: None listed.
PE24010
Opened: 2024-04-01. Closed: 2024-08-26.
Failure to open door
On April 1, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE24010 to investigate instances of failure to open the door in model year (MY) 2023 Fisker Ocean vehicles manufactured by Fisker Group Inc. Some complaints allege the inability to open the door from either the interior or exterior door handle, resulting in the need to use another door to egress. The investigation revealed that all
Systems: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES.
Linked campaign numbers: 24V466.
PE24005
Opened: 2024-02-14. Closed: 2024-12-06.
Unintended vehicle movement
On February 14, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE24005 to investigate reports of unintended vehicle movement in model year (MY) 2023 Fisker Ocean vehicles manufactured by Fisker Group Inc. The complaints allege the inability to shift into the park gear and/or vehicle rollaway. The investigation found that the subject vehicles contain a logic that prevents the engagement of
Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Linked campaign numbers: 24V865.
PE24001
Opened: 2024-01-11. Closed: 2024-08-26.
Loss of braking performance
On January 11, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE24001 to investigate instances of loss of braking performance in model year (MY) 2023 Fisker Ocean vehicles manufactured by Fisker Group Inc. The complaints allege an intermittent partial loss of regenerative braking over low traction surfaces, without alerting the driver. ODI is aware of six minor crashes and one injury due t
Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC.
Linked campaign numbers: 24V623.
Manufacturer communications
16 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 13 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 8 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 |
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| VISIBILITY | 5 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 4 |
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| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 3 |
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| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 |
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| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | 2 |
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10252146
Date: 2024-03-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, VISIBILITY.
Email to customers regarding OTA software version 2.0.
10252147
Date: 2024-03-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, VISIBILITY.
Email to customers regarding OTA software version 2.0.
10251441
Date: 2024-02-29. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN, SERVICE BRAKES, VISIBILITY.
Email to customers regarding upcoming OTA software version 2.0.
10251440
Date: 2024-02-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN, SERVICE BRAKES, VISIBILITY.
Email to customers regarding upcoming OTA software version 2.0.
10251442
Date: 2024-02-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Service bulletin instructing service technicians to replace the EPA label located underneath the hood.
10248690
Date: 2023-12-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
TSB regarding the potential for the tire sealant canister to leak. Instructions for removal and replacement.
10248689
Date: 2023-12-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT, VISIBILITY.
Communication to vehicle owners via email about available software updates including enhancements to navigation, Bluetooth, window operations, OTA updates, ADAS and others.
10246463
Date: 2023-11-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
TSB for diagnosing, repairing, replacing and calibrating of malfunctioning air vents in the instrument panel.
10246464
Date: 2023-11-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
TSB for hood bolt rivets A?A A correct tools to be used for proper removal of hood bolts and repair procedure for stripped rivets.
10246462
Date: 2023-11-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, POWER TRAIN, SERVICE BRAKES.
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.