Karma Revero GTS: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Karma Revero GTS across 3 model years: 0 owner complaints and 33 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 17 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Alignment of headlamps service procedure
- Recovery cap retention, a method to bolster tension for the tow hook cover
- Alert to service centers that 12 volt is no longer stocked in the karma distribution center
- Alert to service centers that 12 volt is no longer stocked in the karma distribution center
- Supplementary instructions on replacement of oil sump on engine
- new component is available, instructions how to install are provided
- Update to procedure for oil sump removal & replacement
- New B-Pillar retention clips are available, which will be replaced on complaint
- A supplemental instruction to remove and reinstall the external rear view mirror caps
- New fasteners are available for better headlamps
- Install of recommended 12Volt battery maintainer
- over the air Software update to redirect the vehicle to the new server
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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.