The most-reported Ocean run is VCF1ZBU23PG (2023 builds) with 80 complaints, 3.7× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 24% of reports; NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for Ocean model years 2023–2024.
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 Ocean has 39 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 40% of every Ocean complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VCF1ZBU23PG•••••• | 2023 | — | — | |
| VCF1ZBU28PG•••••• | 2023 | 1 | 1 | |
| VCF1ZBU20PG•••••• | 2023 | 3 | 1 | |
| VCF1ZBU2XPG•••••• | 2023 | — | — | |
| VCF1ZBU29PG•••••• | 2023 | 1 | — | |
| VCF1ZBU25PG•••••• | 2023 | — | — | |
| VCF1ZBU22PG•••••• | 2023 | 1 | — | |
| VCF1ZBU27PG•••••• | 2023 | 3 | 1 | |
| VCF1ZBU24PG•••••• | 2023 | — | — | |
| VCF1ZBU21PG•••••• | 2023 | 1 | — | |
| VCF1ZBU26PG•••••• | 2023 | — | — | |
| VCF1EBU23PG•••••• | 2023 | — | — |
Each of the other 27 Ocean runs has 20 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 28 Ocean VINs so far, most often 2023 builds; 17 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 856 | 39 | 12 |
Heaviest year here is 2023 at 21.9 complaints per run; lightest is 2023 at 21.9. The 2023 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 24% of everything Fisker Ocean owners report: Electrical System, 360 of 856 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 2 | |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 1 | |
| Unknown Or Other | — | 1 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | 1 | |
| Lane Departure | — | — | |
| Power Train | 2 | — | |
| Structure | 1 | — | |
| Engine | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 6 recall campaigns on the Fisker Ocean; the 6 below cover build years 2023 to 2024. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 24V466000 | Structure:body:door:handle:exterior | 2023–2024 |
| 24V499000 | Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery:management System/energy Control Module (bms/becm) | 2023–2024 |
| 24V623000 | Service Brakes, Electric:software/programming | 2023–2024 |
| 24V865000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Autohold Brake System/brake Hold:software | 2023–2024 |
| 24V405000 | Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel | 2023 |
| 24V404000 | Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery:management System/energy Control Module (bms/becm):software | 2023 |
24V466000 was opened in 2024 on cars built from 2023: 1 year on the road before the recall.
The Ocean against its rivals
The Ocean draws 21.9 complaints per production run; the Hyundai Palisade 4, the Audi e-tron 2 and the Maserati Levante 1.2. That is the highest rate of the 4.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisker Ocean | 856 | 39 | 1.4% | |
| Hyundai Palisade | 2,431 | 602 | 2.2% | |
| Audi e-tron | 118 | 58 | 3.4% | |
| Maserati Levante | 28 | 24 | 7.1% |
How serious were they
Of the 856 reports on the Fisker Ocean, 1.4% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.
| Outcome | Fisker Ocean | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 856 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 12 (1.4%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 3 (0.4%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 76% 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 Ocean share of that is 856 complaints over 39 runs, 0.08% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Fisker Ocean VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 856 NHTSA complaints from 39 Ocean runs and 6 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Ocean production run has the most complaints?
VCF1ZBU23PG, a 2023 build, with 80 complaints. The typical Ocean run has 21.9.
Does the Ocean get more complaints than the Hyundai Palisade?
Yes: 21.9 complaints per production run for the Ocean against 4 for the Hyundai Palisade.
How many Ocean complaints involve a crash?
1.4% of 856 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 3 involved a fire.
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