AI DamageFisker Ocean: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Fisker Ocean across 1 model years: 884 owner complaints and 16 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
| Year | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) | YouTube repair videos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 884 | 12 | 16 | 3 |
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 43% of all complaints
- 2 Service brakes 37% of all complaints
- 3 Forward collision avoidance 24% of all complaints
- 4 Lane departure 14% of all complaints
- 5 Powertrain 10% of all complaints
- 6 Structure 7% of all complaints
- 7 Engine 6% of all complaints
- 8 Vehicle speed control 6% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 380 complaints (43% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 13.
- Service brakes: 323 complaints (37% of all), 9 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 5.
- Forward collision avoidance: 211 complaints (24% of all), 6 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 3.
- Lane departure: 122 complaints (14% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
- Powertrain: 91 complaints (10% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 8.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- electric 2023–2024
- automatic, 1-speed 2023–2024
Drive: FWD, 4WD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 884 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 380 | 2 | 13 |
| Service brakes | 323 | 9 | 5 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 211 | 6 | 3 |
| Lane departure | 122 | 0 | 1 |
| Powertrain | 91 | 2 | 8 |
| Structure | 59 | 1 | 2 |
| Engine | 56 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 52 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 48 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 40 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 17 | 0 | 5 |
| Seats | 16 | 0 | 1 |
| Backover prevention | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 12 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
I spent #300 for replace the water pump and another $200 for diagnostic work and there is no fix at the moment for the electric issues with the car (especially ADAS and blind spot) however the trustee is still responsible for rolling out this buggy software and possibly damaging more cars with each remote installation.
The car does not detect pedestrians or other vehicles in the rear of the vehicle. It does, however, detect cars on the side. I just recently backed into another car in a parking garage because this feature does not work.
While braking the car hit a bump causing car to lurch forward and hit a car infront of me
The vehicle accelerates on its own when I try to slow down at traffic lights and turns. Almost hitting pedestrians and cars in front of me. The lights in the back seat turn on while driving indicating to the police that I’m doing more than driving in the car The body parts so low quality the door handles are brittle…
My new car Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Emergency Braking doesn’t work when there is car infornt of my vechicle and meet with the accident. both Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Emergency Braking is not happen during this incidence.
I saw her tail lights light up and then almost immediately watched her swerve only to see the practically parked cars in my lane (left-most). At this point my following distance was greatly reduced.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Forward collision avoidance. Radar and camera: calibration after bumper or windshield replacement.
- Lane departure. Windshield camera: calibration after windshield replacement.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Email to customers regarding OTA software version 2.0
- Email to customers regarding OTA software version 2.0
- Service bulletin instructing service technicians to replace the EPA label located underneath the hood
- Email to customers regarding upcoming OTA software version 2.0
- Email to customers regarding upcoming OTA software version 2.0
- TSB regarding the potential for the tire sealant canister to leak
- Communication to vehicle owners via email about available software updates including enhancements to…
- TSB for hood bolt rivets â correct tools to be used for proper removal of hood bolts and repair…
- TSB for diagnosing, repairing, replacing and calibrating of malfunctioning air vents in the instrument panel
- Communication to vehicle owners via email about available software updates including enhancements to…
- Communication to vehicle owners via email about available software updates including enhancements to OTA…
- Technical Service Bulletin providing information about a potential issue with vehicle instrument panel…
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.