2023 Fisker Ocean electrical system problems

The 2023 Fisker Ocean has 380 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 21% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.

380

Electrical System complaints

21%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

24V499000Electrical SystemJuly 2, 2024 · 7,545 units

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.

24V404000Electrical SystemJune 5, 2024 · 6,864 units

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.

24V405000Electrical SystemJune 5, 2024 · 6,864 units

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 101, "Controls and Displays." Additionally, multiple warning lights fail to illuminate during the ignition cycle bulb check, failing to comply with the requirements of FMVSS 138 and 208.

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.

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.

What owners report

“On 12/4/23, I parked the vehicle in my garage after driving approximately 40 miles. A strong burning plastic smell was present upon exiting my vehicle. Smell was not apparent in my vehicle. Contacted Fisker that day and told to not drive it except to move it out of my garage away from home and told…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · December 4, 2023 · fire

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2023 Fisker Ocean have?

NHTSA has 380 complaints about the 2023 Fisker Ocean electrical system — 21% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2023 Fisker Ocean electrical system?

Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year are tied to the electrical system: 24V404000, 24V405000, 24V499000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.