Fisker OCEAN problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
883 owner complaints analyzed
6 distinct recall campaigns
4,250 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2023 to 2024 model years. Data snapshot: . 72 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 376 of 883 complaints (42.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 315 | 35.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 228 | 25.8% |
| Engine operation | 42 | 4.8% |
| Transmission and shifting | 37 | 4.2% |
| Steering behavior | 18 | 2.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 0.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 376 |
| Service Brakes | 302 |
| Unknown Or Other | 283 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 121 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 91 |
| Power Train | 90 |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 77 |
| Engine | 56 |
Electrical System: 376; Service Brakes: 302; Unknown Or Other: 283; Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking: 121; Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings: 91; Power Train: 90; Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection: 77; Engine: 56
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 68 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 68; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (68). 811 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 467 |
| 2025 | 392 |
| 2026 | 7 |
2023: 17; 2024: 467; 2025: 392; 2026: 7
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 315 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 228 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 42 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11549530 · 2023-10-12 (October 12, 2023)
Issue has been confirmed and acknowledged by Fisker. There is an issue with bumps on the road while braking and is a safety issue and should probably have a stop order until it's fixed. They are replacing sewer lines in my area so the roads are as bad as it gets. Our neighborhood is pretty hilly and I was coming down hill slowing from 35 to 15 to make a right onto a narrower side street. When I was mid turn I hit a series of bumps from all the construction and the car suddenly accelerated. I pushed the brakes as far as I could but was unable t…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11549530 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11550592 · 2023-10-18 (October 18, 2023)
My fisker ocean brakes are extremely dangerous. It slides slipping when you apply the brake. You might be lucky if you go uphill or down hill to not get into an accident. I have tried for almost 6 week calling them to fix my issue. I have send an email to cfo and several others no luck. There should be a recall on these vehicles ASAP it’s a serious safety concern.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11550592 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11561910 · 2023-12-26 (December 26, 2023)
The vehicle started displaying random Brake malfunctioning alerts, and the vehicle did not stop even while applying brakes causing a bit of a panic. This repeated again today while driving back from the gym, so this is a concern and unsafe to drive the vehicle. Raised tickets with the company with no responses or anyone to reach out to. Vehicle is just a month old and several other issues from battery, key fob connectivity, apps glitches etc.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11561910 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11566525 · 2024-01-19 (January 19, 2024)
The car has now on at least 6 occasions started to shake and rapidly decelerate after I pressed the brake to slow down or make a turn. The car dashboard then starts flashing the following warning signs: 1. "Brake system malfunction service required"; 2) "ASAS fault- Features Limited or unavailable. Drive Carefully"; and 3) "Battery Level low." Please charge battery now." The vehicle's steering wheel then starts to shake and the car then comes to a complete stop and shuts down. This has happened several times on crowded roadways putting me at…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11566525 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11571163 · 2024-02-10 (February 10, 2024)
I had a complete loss of power the car abruptly stopped in the middle of the fast lane on the freeway 680 in the San Francisco Bay area. Very dangerous situation highway patrol came had to stop the highway. I was able to get the car rolled to the shoulder and then I had to have it towed to my house. Could’ve been a very dangerous situation where crashes could’ve occurred. It stopped the entire five lanes of the highway.
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Owner report 11586519 · 2024-05-02 (May 2, 2024)
After enabling a "hill hold" feature where the car will stop after braking without needing to leave foot on brake, the car will automatically go into park/standby mode which results in car basically shutting off. This has affected many fisker oceans since their latest update. The car will stall on the freeway in stop and go traffic, at stoplights and stop signs. The driver must then put the car back into gear which with this vehicle does not happen expeditiously which results in stress and danger if someone approaching quickly from the rear.…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11586519 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11566935 · 2024-01-22 (January 22, 2024)
After driving the car for about 10 minutes, I parked and was unable to open the driver door. I tried locking and unlocking, shifting in and out of park, resetting the infotainment system and opening the window and trying to open via the outside handle. The door is supposed to always open via a ‘double pull’ from inside yet it never worked. I drove about a mile and pulled into a parking lot where I took videos. I then drove to another parking lot and sat in the sun and the door finally released. It took me over 45 minutes to get it to release. T…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11566935 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11569177 · 2024-01-31 (January 31, 2024)
Loss of drive power/acceleration during operation. On two occasions in the past few weeks the vehicle has become unresponsive when the accelerator is pressed. No warning lights, sounds, or other indication that something is wrong. Regenerative breaking also goes offline but regular brakes work. Car is forced to roll to a full stop and will resume function after shifting into park and then drive again.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11569177 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11564887 · 2024-01-11 (January 11, 2024)
I was driving on [XXX] in the Dallas area when the parking brake suddenly and unexpectedly engaged. I tried to disengage it manually using the button to the left of the steering wheel, but it would not disengage. Due to the higher speed of being on a state highway, the vehicle quickly became unstable and within a few seconds the brakes locked up and I went into a spin crossing two lanes in the process. I was lucky that no other vehicles were in the path of travel and I eventually came to a stop pointing the wrong way on a 6 lane highway. E…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11564887 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11565608 · 2024-01-15 (January 15, 2024)
* Blind spot warning false positives, i.e., showing a warning on the left side while on the left-most lane of the motorway with no cars to my left * Lane Departure steering is not responsive, it does not nudge the car back into the lane, but instead the steering is resistive, requiring additional effort to force the car back into the lane
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11565608 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11642884 · 2025-02-15 (February 15, 2025)
Fuel pump recall, replacement is not free all approved fisker shops charge a fee.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11642884 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 4 |
2023: 6; 2024: 4