Fisker is a USA carmaker founded in 2007. The cars themselves are another matter: across 1 VIN prefixes on record they came off lines in 1 country — France 100%. 4 models are tracked here (2011–2026). Reliable? yes, and comfortably so — 4.4 out of 5 across 4 rated models, though the spread between model years is far wider than the badge suggests (every model ranked →).
Who makes Fisker
Fisker Group, Inc. (formerly Fisker Inc.) was an American electric vehicle manufacturer founded by Danish-American designer Henrik Fisker in 2007. The original Fisker Automotive (2007-2013) produced the Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid sedan from 2011 to 2012 before declaring bankruptcy. Henrik Fisker founded the modern Fisker Inc. in 2016, which went public via SPAC merger in October 2020 at a valuation of approximately $2.9 billion. The modern Fisker Ocean SUV was Fisker's primary product, produced under contract by Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria starting in late 2022. The Fisker Pear (subcompact crossover), Fisker Alaska (pickup truck) and Fisker Ronin (4-door grand-touring sport car) were announced but not produced before Fisker Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June 2024. Fisker is currently working through bankruptcy reorganization, with American Lease and the Magna assets sale providing limited recovery for unsecured creditors. Fisker is currently in Chapter 11 bankruptcy and not actively producing vehicles. Recall data for Fisker Karma (original 2011-2012 production) and Fisker Ocean (2022-2024 production) is reported to NHTSA. ForCar.org maintains Fisker VIN data despite the brand's current insolvency.
Henrik Fisker, a Danish-American designer with credits including the BMW Z8, Aston Martin DB9 and BMW M1 Hommage, founded the original Fisker Automotive in 2007 in California. The 2011 Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid was the brand's first product, with approximately 2,000 units delivered before A123 Systems battery supplier issues and a federal loan repayment dispute forced bankruptcy in 2013. Henrik Fisker re-founded Fisker Inc. in 2016 with new EV plans, going public via SPAC in October 2020. The Fisker Ocean delivered first units in early 2023 but production troubles, contract disputes with Magna Steyr, and 2024 financial pressures forced Chapter 11 in June 2024.
| Fisker | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2007 |
| Founded by | Henrik Fisker |
| Headquarters | Manhattan Beach, USA |
| Slogan | «Inspired by humanity» |
| Models tracked here | 2 (2011–2026) |
| Assembled in | 1 countries |
Technology it is known for: Fisker FlexEnergy Power Solutions, Magna Steyr contract manufacturing, ID.Series infotainment, Heat-pump HVAC, Solar roof option (Karma legacy).
This page covers Fisker Inc. / Fisker Group (the modern 2016-2024 EV company in Chapter 11 bankruptcy) — not Fisker Automotive (the original 2007-2013 plug-in hybrid company, separately bankrupt and dissolved) or Henrik Fisker personally.
Where Fisker cars are actually built
A badge says where a company is registered, not where its cars were bolted together. The first three characters of any VIN — the world manufacturer identifier — say the second thing, and that is what we counted: 855 vehicles on record, 1 distinct manufacturer codes.
| Assembled in | Share | VIN starts with | Years seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | VCF | 2023–2023 |
Read your own: the first character is the region, the first three together identify the plant's manufacturer. A Fisker beginning VCF was assembled in France.
All Fisker models 4
Every Fisker model we track, grouped by body type. Click any model for its VIN decoder, recalls, MPG, safety and ForCar Reliability Score — broken down by year.
Fisker SUVs & crossovers 1
| Model | Years | Recalls | Complaints | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisker Ocean | 2023–2026 | 10 | 883 | 92 mpg | 4.0/5 |
Fisker Cars & sedans 1
| Model | Years | Recalls | Complaints | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisker Karma | 2011–2026 | 5 | 6 | 20 mpg | 4.5/5 |
Fisker More models 2
| Model | Years | Recalls | Complaints | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisker Newport | — | — | — | — | 4.5/5 |
| Fisker Lumin | — | — | — | — | 4.5/5 |
Fisker by the numbers
What the federal records say about the marque. Each line links to the full breakdown by model and year.
| Topic | Fisker | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 15 campaigns | Most recalled: Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery |
| Owner complaints | 889+ filed | Most reported: Ocean |
| Fuel economy | 92 mpg best | Leader: Ocean |
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Fisker hybrids & electric models
Fisker's electrified lineup — 1 electric / plug-in. Click any model for its full powertrain, MPG and range by year.
Fisker electric & plug-in 1
| Model | Years | Best figure | Recalls | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisker Ocean | 2023–2026 | 92 | 10 | 4.0/5 |
Electrified variants from EPA fueleconomy.gov powertrain data. A model may offer gas, hybrid and electric versions across years.
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Fisker window stickers →How to read a Fisker VIN
Every Fisker built since 1981 carries a unique 17-character VIN (Vehicle Identification Number). It encodes where and when the vehicle was made, its engine and body — here's what each part means:
- WMI (1–3) — country & manufacturer. Tells you it's a Fisker and the country it was built in (real Fisker codes below).
- VDS (4–8) — model, body style, engine, trim & restraints. The 8th digit is the engine code.
- Check digit (9) — a math check that proves the VIN is genuine.
- Model year (10) — the year it was built (e.g. R = 2024, S = 2025).
- Plant (11) — which factory assembled it.
- Serial (12–17) — the unique sequential production number.
- —514 · YH4 · VCF
The remaining digits — engine (8th), model-year letter (10th) and plant — follow the universal SAE standard. Our VIN lookup reads every position for you — engine code, model year, assembly plant and country of build.
Who owns Fisker, and what you get
Fisker is independent, USA-owned. Fisker historically positioned in the premium EV segment against Tesla Model Y, Ford Mustang Mach-E and other mainstream EV crossovers. The Ocean Sport, Ocean Ultra and Ocean Extreme trims spanned $40,000-$70,000 starting prices. The brand's aspiration to compete on design (per Henrik Fisker's automotive design heritage) and contract-manufacturing strategy (avoiding capital-intensive in-house production) were central differentiators that ultimately did not generate sufficient operational results to sustain the company.
| Fisker | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | USA |
| Ownership | Independent |
| Basic warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years / 60,000 miles |
| Assembly countries | France |
⚠ Worth knowing before you rely on it: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, while basic cover here runs 3 years / 36,000 miles. See when Fisker models actually start to break →
Fisker — frequently asked
Is Fisker usa?
Fisker is a USA company, headquartered in Manhattan Beach and founded in 2007. The cars are a separate question: 100% of the Fisker vehicles in our records were assembled in France.
Where are Fisker cars made?
Across 1 manufacturer codes on record, assembly splits as: France (100%). The first three characters of a VIN identify the manufacturer and plant country — that is where these shares come from.
Who owns Fisker?
Fisker is independent.
How many Fisker models are there?
We track 4 Fisker models spanning 2011–2026. The full list is above, ordered by how often each is searched.
What is the Fisker warranty?
New vehicles come with 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Terms vary by model year and market — confirm with a dealer.
Is Fisker reliable?
It depends far more on the model and year than on the badge. Every Fisker model is ranked by complaint rate here, along with the age at which each starts to fail.