Electrical complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 380 | 43% | 5,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact owns a 2023 Fisker Ocean. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the infotainment system screen displayed that the vehicle was rebooting. The contact stated that the automatic emergency braking system, the regenerative braking system, and braking system were displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle rebooted again. The contact stated that the vehicle unintendedly disengaged the parking brake, shifted from park(P) to drive(D) and started moving forward while the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that he added more pressure to the brake pedal, and the vehicle stopped. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring. …
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. …
Related recalls (3)
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery › Management system/energy control module (BMS/becm)
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.
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.
Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
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.
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.
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery › Management system/energy control module (BMS/becm) › Software
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which Fisker Ocean years have electrical problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2023 (380) model years. Electrical complaints make up 43% of all complaints for the 2023.
Is there a recall for Fisker Ocean electrical problems?
Yes — 3 recalls, including 24V-499 (management system/energy control module (bms/becm), Jul 2, 2024); 24V-405 (instrument cluster/panel, Jun 5, 2024); 24V-404 (software, Jun 5, 2024). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Fisker Ocean electrical problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 5,000 miles; 98% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the adas › parking assist › sensors (1 mentions), followed by the adas (1).
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.