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2023 Fisker OceanProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 1,841 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated October 30, 2026 ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints

1,841

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 1,841 complaints, 30 crashes, 7 fires, and 6 recalls. Complaint rate is 26.3x the class average.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

376 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 5K miles.

!Inspect the BrakesMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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Failure Timeline by Mileage

109

0–30K

30–60K

60–90K

90–120K

120–150K

150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (109 reports) • Median: 5K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (376 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical376 (20%)

Brakes311 (17%)

Other283 (15%)

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking121 (7%)

Collision Avoidance93 (5%)

Drivetrain91 (5%)

Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection77 (4%)

Engine57 (3%)

2023 Fisker Ocean: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2023 Fisker Ocean, with 376 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 5,300 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 5K-mile mark.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2023 Fisker Ocean, with 311 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking Issues

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2023 Fisker Ocean, with 121 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Collision Avoidance Issues

Collision Avoidance complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2023 Fisker Ocean, with 93 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to collision avoidance-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

873

920

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2023 Fisker Ocean. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (6 recalls)

24V404000Jun 2024

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.

24V405000Jun 2024

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. 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.

24V466000Aug 2024

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.

24V499000Aug 2024

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.

24V623000Sep 2024

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC:SOFTWARE/PROGRAMMING

Fisker Group Inc (Fisker) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ocean vehicles. The brake module software may cause an unexpected reduction in regenerative braking, decreasing the braking performance.

+ 1 more recall in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (4)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

PE24001ClosedOpened Jan 2024 · closed Aug 2024

Loss of braking performance

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC:SOFTWARE/PROGRAMMING

PE24005ClosedOpened Feb 2024 · closed Dec 2024

Unintended vehicle movement

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

PE24010ClosedOpened Apr 2024 · closed Aug 2024

Failure to open door

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

PE24013ClosedOpened May 2024 · closed Jan 2025

Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

2023 Fisker Ocean vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)

This vehicle

1,841

Class avg

26.3x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical standard sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1,841 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 6 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated October 30, 2026. NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026.

Other Fisker Ocean Model Years

2024 2023

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2023 Fisker Ocean: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2023 Fisker Ocean?

The most commonly reported issue with the 2023 Fisker Ocean is related to the electrical, with 376 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 2023 Fisker Ocean reliable?

The 2023 Fisker Ocean has 1,841 complaints, 30 crash reports, and 7 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 26.3x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.

How much does it cost to fix 2023 Fisker Ocean problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 2023 Fisker Ocean have any recalls?

Yes, the 2023 Fisker Ocean has 6 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Fisker Ocean problems start?

Based on 116 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 5,300 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

When was the 2023 Fisker Ocean data last updated?

BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

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