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2023 Fisker Ocean · symptom sheet

Brake pedal feels soft or spongy

  • 126owner reports
  • 2,700median miles
  • $325median quote
  • 5involved a crash

Newest report Jan 24, 2026 · checked Sep 19, 2026

126 of the 323 reports of brake wear on the 2023 Ocean describe soft brake pedal.

Part of Brakes grind, pulse or wear early (323 reports) · also: brake light on

Tick what matches of 126 reports

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What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the brake lines (21 reports).

Recalls and investigations

2 recalls on the brakes cover the 2023 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.

24V-865Nov 15, 2024
Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Autohold Brake System/Brake Hold:Software

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.

Risk and remedy
Risk: A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Fisker released an over-the-air (OTA) software update on March 11, 2024, free of charge. Owners may contact Fisker customer service at 1-844-347-5371.
24V-623Aug 20, 2024
Service Brakes, Electric:Software/Programming

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.

Risk and remedy
Risk: Decreased braking performance can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Fisker will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2024. Owners may contact Fisker customer service at 1-844-347-5371. Fisker's number for this recall is TSB10062408.

NHTSA investigations into the brakes on the Ocean

PE24-001opened Jan 11, 2024
Service Brakes, Electric · model years 2023

Loss of braking performance. Closed aug 26, 2024, led to recall 24V-623.

NHTSA summary
On January 11, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE24001 to investigate instances of loss of braking performance in model year (MY) 2023 Fisker Ocean vehicles manufactured by Fisker Group Inc. The complaints allege an intermittent partial loss of regenerative braking over low traction surfaces, without alerting the driver. ODI is aware of six minor crashes and one injury due to this failure. The subject vehicles utilize a brake blending feature to achieve deceleration. Upon application of the brake pedal, both the service brake system (friction braking) and regenerative braking system (electric motor negative torque) are applied. Regenerative braking on low friction road surfaces may result in wheel slippage due to the high motor negative torque. The vehicle responds by reducing and/or eliminating regenerative braking torque to reduce wheel slip on drive wheels to maintain vehicle stability and steerability. This reduction in regenerative braking may cause a sensation of loss of braking force (or even vehicle accelerating) that was reported by consumers. Additionally, the driver may experience an unusual/altered brake pedal feel during loss of regenerative braking events, requiring them to press the brake pedal harder to maintain the expected braking rate. Upon exiting the low friction road surface, the regenerative braking force is restored. The initial calibration of the regenerative braking system contained aggressive interventions with a slower recove

What owners paid

39 of the 126 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $199 to $450.

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When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 700 and 6,000 miles, from the 9 reports that gave a mileage.

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What owners wrote

“multiple emergency alerts goes on at the same time, battery drains over night, the range has been dramatically dropped after softwar update 2.2. Tires wore off aroud 8K miles, Paid out of pocket for water pump recall and key/fob programming”

Filed Feb 12, 2025

“My car has been completely unusable on and off for the last 9 months. Currently completely underivable and unable to get a software update or service technician to come to my area to work on it. I'm unable to drive my car. I'm paying for alternative transportation every day. I'm unable to trade my car in as it is not currently drivable.”

Filed Feb 12, 2025

“Issues after applying mandated software recall: - Constant visual and audible ADAS warnings are a distracting safety issue - Loss of over 100 mile range Unavailable parts and service for water pump and door handle mandated recalls”

Filed Feb 12, 2025

“These are some of the recall issues with the Fisker Ocean. These problems can be fixed with an OTA software update, however, this update is being blocked/suspended by company that is controlling Fisker. I cannot safely drive my vehicle until the recalls are resolved”

Filed Nov 7, 2024

Should you keep driving it?

This page can't tell you that. 5 of 126 reports involved a crash and 1 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.

File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.

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