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Should you buy a used Fisker Ocean?

Whether a used Fisker Ocean is a good buy depends on the individual vehicle, not the model. Three checks matter before you pay: the NHTSA recall lookup by VIN for open recalls, the seller’s service and accident records, and an independent pre-purchase inspection of that specific vehicle. This page lists the most recent NHTSA recall campaigns for the Fisker Ocean and what an inspector checks.

As of NHTSA records retrieved 2026-08-27, NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the Fisker Ocean, model years 2016–2024, most often listing electrical system and service brakes. A recall applies to specific VIN ranges, variants, trims or build dates, so any individual vehicle may be affected by all, some, or none of them, and a campaign count is not a reliability ranking. The most recent campaign on file is 24V865000 (November 2024, service brakes).

Which systems do Fisker Ocean recalls affect?

Recall campaigns by affected system, 2016–2024.

What are the most recent NHTSA recall campaigns for the Fisker Ocean?

Newest first, from NHTSA campaign records. Check a specific VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

24V865000NHTSA report received November 2024Model years: 2023–2024

NHTSA campaign 24V865000: Fisker Ocean service brakes recall

Fisker Group Inc (Fisker) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ocean vehicles. The transmission may not shift into the selected gear, allowing the vehicle to roll away while in Drive or Reverse.

Consequence: A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Fisker released an over-the-air (OTA) software update on March 11, 2024, free of charge.

24V623000NHTSA report received August 2024Model years: 2023–2024

NHTSA campaign 24V623000: Fisker Ocean service brakes recall

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.

Consequence: Decreased braking performance can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Fisker will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.

24V499000NHTSA report received July 2024Model years: 2023–2024

NHTSA campaign 24V499000: Fisker Ocean electrical system recall

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.

Consequence: A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Fisker will replace the pumps, free of charge.

24V466000NHTSA report received June 2024Model years: 2023–2024

NHTSA campaign 24V466000: Fisker Ocean structure recall

Fisker Group Inc (Fisker) is recalling all 2023-2024 Ocean vehicles. The exterior door handles can stick and fail to open.

Consequence: A door that fails to open can prevent occupants from exiting in an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Fisker will inspect and replace the door handles as necessary, free of charge.

24V405000NHTSA report received June 2024Model years: 2023

NHTSA campaign 24V405000: Fisker Ocean electrical system recall

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.

Consequence: Warning lights that do not display correctly can fail to alert the driver to critical safety information, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Fisker will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.

24V404000NHTSA report received June 2024Model years: 2023

NHTSA campaign 24V404000: Fisker Ocean electrical system recall

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.

Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Fisker will release an over-the-air (OTA) update to the MCU and VCU software, free of charge.

What does a pre-purchase inspection cover on a used Fisker Ocean?

EVs get the core inspection plus a high-voltage battery health check, a charging test and EV fault codes, on their own checklist rather than the combustion one. The page linked below lists every item.

EV inspection $349 flat. EV inspection: what it adds for an electric vehicle

Similar used electric SUVs and trucks

Other electric SUVs and trucks to weigh against the Fisker Ocean. Recall counts cover different model-year spans and are not a reliability ranking.

What does a pre-purchase inspection not do?

How inspections work · Sample reports · Customer reviews, verbatim from Google

Common questions about buying a used Fisker Ocean

How many recalls does the Fisker Ocean have?

As of NHTSA records retrieved 2026-08-27, NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the Fisker Ocean, model years 2016–2024. A recall applies to specific VIN ranges, variants, trims or build dates, so a particular vehicle may be affected by all, some, or none of them, and a campaign count is not a reliability ranking. Whether an open recall is a safety risk depends on the campaign, so read the NHTSA entry for the VIN. Each campaign below shows the remedy NHTSA records, which may be a dealer or service-center repair, an over-the-air software update, or, for some campaigns, a repurchase. This page details the most recent campaigns; the full record for any VIN is at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What should an inspector check on a used Fisker Ocean?

Beyond the standard pre-purchase checks, the recall history for this model concentrates in: electrical system, service brakes, structure. An inspector documents the visible and operational condition of those systems without disassembly; internal parts, software-only issues and whether a recall remedy was performed are VIN-lookup questions, not inspection findings.

Can a pre-purchase inspection tell me whether a Fisker Ocean recall was done?

No. Whether a recall repair was performed is recorded against the VIN, so NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls (or the manufacturer's own) is the authoritative check. Run it before you travel. The inspection covers what a VIN lookup cannot: the physical condition of the vehicle in front of you.

Can you inspect a Fisker Ocean at a dealer, a private seller, or out of state?

Yes. The inspector usually travels to the vehicle at the seller's location — a dealer lot or a private seller — and you do not need to be there. Vehicle Inspectors dispatches an independent inspector within 50 miles of any US ZIP code, widening to 150 miles if needed; more remote locations are quoted case by case. You get a photo-documented PDF report in 24–48 hours.

How much does a Fisker Ocean pre-purchase inspection cost?

A pre-purchase inspection of a Fisker Ocean through Vehicle Inspectors: EV inspection $349 flat. Your card is saved at booking, not charged. A hold is placed when an inspector schedules, and you are charged after the inspection is completed. If no inspector accepts within 72 hours, the request auto-cancels and nothing is charged.

Where can I book a Fisker Ocean pre-purchase inspection?

Vehicle Inspectors matches buyers with independent inspectors nationwide. Local pages for cities with active inspectors:

Recall data from NHTSA recall records (NHTSA public recalls API), retrieved 2026-08-27. Vehicle Inspectors is not affiliated with Fisker. A recall is not a defect finding on any individual vehicle.

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A vetted independent inspector usually goes to the seller’s location and documents the actual condition. EV inspection $349 flat.

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