The most-reported Karma run is YHAK14AA7CA (2012 builds) with 1 complaints, 1× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 33% of reports; NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for Karma model years 2012–2012.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Fisker Karma has 5 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 100% of every Karma complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YHAK14AA7CA•••••• | 2012 | — | — | |
| YH4K14AA1CA•••••• | 2012 | — | — | |
| YH4K14AA5CA•••••• | 2012 | — | — | |
| YH4K14AA3CA•••••• | 2012 | — | — | |
| YH4K14AA9CA•••••• | 2012 | — | — |
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 5 | 5 | — |
Heaviest year here is 2012 at 1 complaints per run; lightest is 2012 at 1.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 33% of everything Fisker Karma owners report: Electrical System, 4 of 5 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | — | — | |
| Power Train | — | — | |
| Service Brakes | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting | — | — | |
| Fuel/propulsion System | — | — | |
| Unknown Or Other | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 5 recall campaigns on the Fisker Karma; the 5 below cover build years 2012 to 2012. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 11V598000 | Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery | 2012 |
| 12V413000 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 2012 |
| 12V241000 | Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery | 2012 |
| 19V181000 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module | 2012 |
| 17V004000 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module | 2012 |
How serious were they
| Outcome | Fisker Karma | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 5 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 0 (0%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 100% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Fisker Karma share of that is 5 complaints over 5 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Fisker Karma VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 5 NHTSA complaints from 5 Karma runs and 5 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Karma production run has the most complaints?
YHAK14AA7CA, a 2012 build, with 1 complaints. The typical Karma run has 1.
How many Karma complaints involve a crash?
0% of 5 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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