Transmission complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 91 | 10% | 3,000 miles |
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact owns a 2023 Fisker Ocean. The contact stated that upon start of the vehicle, the gear shifter failed to engage and would move out the park(P) position. The contact also noticed that the gear position lights had failed to illuminate on the instrument panel. The vehicle then began to roll backwards at a rapid speed as the brakes failed to operate upon depression of the brake pedal. The contact immediately depressed the parking brake to avoid crashing into another vehicle. The contact called the manufacturer and was instructed to reboot the vehicle. Despite the reboot, the failure persisted as several warning lights appeared on the instrument panel. A technician was sent to the residence to inspect the vehicle; the contact was later informed by the mechanic that the vehicle was repaired. …
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. …
NHTSA investigations
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which Fisker Ocean years have transmission problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2023 (91) model years. Transmission complaints make up 10% of all complaints for the 2023.
Is there a recall for Fisker Ocean transmission problems?
No. NHTSA lists no transmission & drivetrain recall for any Fisker Ocean model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Fisker Ocean transmission problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 3,000 miles; 100% happened before 50,000 miles.
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.