Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2023 Fisker Ocean owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2023 Fisker Ocean. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V623000 (Service Brakes, Electric), 24V499000 (Electrical System), 24V405000 (Electrical System), 24V404000 (Electrical System) and 24V466000 (Structure); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that after having the 2.0 Diversion Software update completed, while attempting to depress the brake pedal, the vehicle displayed a significant reduction in regenerative braking briefly before braking as expected. Additionally, the front passenger's side door failed to open without manually tapping the outside door handle to be able to open the door from the inside door handle. …
My concern relates to the recall campaign for 24V623000 reduction in regenerative braking. The slow roll out of this campaign caused this unrepaired recall to result in a crash of the vehicle resulting in a complete loss. While driving on a highway in subzero temperatures, the driver let off the accelerator to slow the vehicle around a corner. At this point the vehicle lost the expected braking and began to lose control. This sent the vehicle to understeer and toward oncoming traffic. An attempt to correct sent the vehicle out of control and into a collision with barriers, spinning across the road with the rear door on the driver's side completely ripped from the body. While the driver was not hurt, it is quite possible that a passenger could have been thrown from the vehicle and seriously injured. …
The contact owns a 2023 Fisker Ocean. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V499000 (Electrical System) and 24V466000 (Structure); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that after the manufacturer went bankrupt, the court ordered the Trustee of the manufacturer, Indigo, to complete the recall repairs; however, Indigo was contacted several times but had failed to arrange for the recall repairs. Additionally, the contact stated that after the recall repairs of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V865000 (Services Brakes, Hydraulic; AutoHold Brake System/Brake Hold), 24V623000 (Service Brakes, Electric), 24V405000 (Electrical System), and 24V404000 (Electrical system) were performed over-the air, the vehicle experienced electrical failures. …
The contact owns a 2023 Fisker Ocean. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, occasionally the key fob failed to register even with the key being inside of the vehicle. The contact stated that the transmission would shift from drive to park or drive to neutral unintendedly. The "Charger Port Open" message was displayed on the instrument panel; however, the charger port was closed. The "ADAS System Not Operable" message was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V404000 (Electrical System), 24V499000 (Electrical System), 24V466000 (Structure). The contact attempted to contact Fisker Customer Service; however, the contact received no response. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The vehicle was driven back to the residence. …
The contact owns a 2023 Fisker Ocean. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V404000 (Electrical System), 24V405000 (Electrical System), 24V499000(Electrical System) and 24V466000 (Structure); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. Additionally, the contact stated that his daughter had informed him that the rear driver's side and the rear passenger's side seat belts had failed to retract as needed while driving. The contact stated that the failure persisted, and the seat belts were loosened. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by the dealer. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was previously notified of the failure; but provided no assistance. The contact stated that the manufacturer was unreachable. …
The contact owns a 2023 Fisker Ocean One. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware of an abnormal coolant burning odor. The contact had received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V499000 (Electrical System), 24V466000 (Structure), and 24V623000 (Service Brakes, Electric). The contact stated that the unrepaired recalls could be performed because the manufacturer was no longer in business. The contact sent an email to the [redacted] , which was the point of contact; however, no correspondence was received within the past three months. The failure mileage was approximately 14,000.
The contact owns a 2023 Fisker Ocean. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V466000 (Structure), 24V404000 (Electrical System), and 24V405000 (Electrical System). The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument panel became inoperable. 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 6,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2023 Fisker Ocean. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V490000 (Structure), 24V466000 (Structure), and 24V404000 (Electrical System). The contact stated that on three occasions the dealer was contacted that stated that there would be a cost for labor and parts for all recall repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
I am submitting this complaint because my 2023 Fisker Ocean One has not received any of the six NHTSA-mandated recalls, and with Fisker Inc. now bankrupt and unreachable, there is no clear path to getting these critical safety repairs completed. My wife drives this vehicle daily for work, covering approximately 100-150 miles per day, and the ongoing safety concerns pose a serious risk to her and others on the road. The vehicle has multiple serious safety issues that remain unaddressed due to the lack of manufacturer support: Safety features are non-functional - Several critical safety systems are either malfunctioning or have stopped working entirely. NFC Card Reader Failure - The NFC card reader on the door handle has stopped working, making entry into the vehicle unreliable. …
* Safety recall 24V499 - replacement of cabin electric water pumps. Pump was replaced [redacted] by Nuts and Volts automotive. Cost to me was $185.71 including parts, supplies and $150 labor. Liquidating trustee / American Lease is providing $175 for pump replacement and door handle checks. * Safety recall ?? - replacement of door handles that fail a pull test. I had a front drivers side and a right rear door handle that failed the pull test as administered by Nuts and Volts Automotive using the prescribed tool on [redacted]. Cost to replace will be $150 for NFC front door handles and $100 for the right rear, vs Liquidating trustee / American Lease is providing $100 for NFC door handle and $80 for others (right rear in my case). The tool was not available when the pump was changed. …
Related recalls
Structure › Body › Door › Handle › Exterior
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.
Body complaints in other Ocean years
Frequently asked questions
How common are body problems on the 2023 Fisker Ocean?
NHTSA has 59 complaints about the body & structure of the 2023 Fisker Ocean, 7% of the model year's 884 complaints. The component named most often is body (47 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2023 Fisker Ocean body problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 24V-466 (exterior, Jun 20, 2024). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2023 Fisker Ocean body problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 8,000 miles, and 100% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 0 injuries to body & structure problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.