AI Damage2023 Fisker Ocean: common problems
Owners of the 2023 Fisker Ocean filed 884 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and service brakes. The maker issued 16 service bulletins for this year. We found 3 repair videos on YouTube. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 884
- involving a crash
- 12
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 16
- YouTube repair videos
- 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
- automatic, 1-speed
Drive: 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.
The contact stated that while driving 48 MPH, the vehicle lost power without warning. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle and the gear shifter detached from the steering column. When the contact was able to manually hold the shifter in place to restart the vehicle and pulled off to the shoulder of the road.
My headlights and tails lights were on April 2, 2025 - Headlamps and Tail Lamps April 5, 2025 - Dash lights and rear passenger lamps September 28 - October 13 A friend was keeping my vehicle while I traveled abroad to keep it charged because the battery keeps draining. He reported that the lights came on almost daily.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 44 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 2% most complained about).
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
- Service bulletin instructing service technicians to replace the EPA label located underneath the hood
- Email to customers regarding upcoming OTA software version 2.0
- TSB regarding the potential for the tire sealant canister to leak
Instructions for removal and replacement.
- 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 navigation, Bluetooth, window operations, OTA updates, ADAS and others.
- TSB for hood bolt rivets â correct tools to be used for proper removal of hood bolts and repair…
TSB for hood bolt rivets â correct tools to be used for proper removal of hood bolts and repair procedure for stripped rivets.
- 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 powertrain, 12V battery consumption, climate controls, vehicle responsiveness, brake pedal feel and others.
- Communication to vehicle owners via email about available software updates including enhancements to OTA…
Communication to vehicle owners via email about available software updates including enhancements to OTA update process, California Mode, state of charge calculations, powertrain, 12V battery consumption, climate…
- Technical Service Bulletin providing information about a potential issue with vehicle instrument panel…
Technical Service Bulletin providing information about a potential issue with vehicle instrument panel vents and instruction about replacement.
- Communication to vehicle owners via email about vehicle software updates that included enhancements to…
Communication to vehicle owners via email about vehicle software updates that included enhancements to California Mode, OTA functionality, climate control, in-cabin fog prevention system, key fob, front windshield…
- Communication to vehicle owners via email about available updates to seat mats, air vents, and software…
Communication to vehicle owners via email about available updates to seat mats, air vents, and software (including enhancements to California Mode and OTA capabilities).
NHTSA lists 16 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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.
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Fisker Ocean?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, service brakes, forward collision avoidance. Total complaints: 884. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: door locks, latches, handles (16%), warning lights, check engine (14%), driver assists: adaptive cruise, lane keeping (11%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2023 Fisker Ocean?
NHTSA lists 16 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2023 Fisker Ocean from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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.