AI DamageNikola TRE BEV: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Nikola TRE BEV across 2 model years: 0 owner complaints and 8 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 | 6 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 4 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Letter to dealers as a follow up to the recall communication sent on November 7th
- Letter to dealers announcing an upcoming safety recall for all 2022 and 2023 Tre BEV vehicles
- Pre-Recall warning letter to Customers (23V580)
- Pre-Recall information letter to Nikola's Suppliers (23V580)
- VECI Label Replacement
- E-Compressor Oil Top-up
- Infotainment Screen Does Not Power On
- Low Voltage (LV) Battery Change from Lead Acid type to Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) type
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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.