2023 Fisker Ocean · symptom sheet

Brakes grind, pulse or wear early

323owner reports
6,000median miles
$300median quote
9involved a crash

Newest report May 25, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026

323 of the 883 complaints on this car describe brake wear, which makes it the most reported problem on the 2023 Ocean.

Tick what matches of 323 reports

grinding or squealing

pulsing or shaking when braking

pedal goes soft or to the floor

126

pads or rotors replaced early

a brake warning light

149

the car did not stop in time

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the ABS module (24 reports) and the pads and rotors (4 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

57 of the 323 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 2,700 and 12,200 miles, from the 22 reports that gave a mileage.

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What owners wrote

“Brake pedal fell apart, car is 10 months old, garage kept with only 1800 miles. I fon't even use brake that much, high regen brakes stop car. its a safety issus if it falls apart while avoiding an accident, you foot could slip off pedal as rubber just falls to pieces.”
Filed Sep 5, 2024 · 1,800 miles

“Brake pedal cover is falling apart after less than 7,000 miles and 8 months of owning the new car. A number of other owners have also had their brake pedal covers fall apart with low miles, use of the car.”
Filed Sep 1, 2024 · 7,000 miles

“The rubber on the brake pedal is deteriorating and eroding after only 2800 miles driven. It looks like it will soon fall off. This needs to be replaced addressed asap as other Fisker owners are experiencing the same issue”
Filed Aug 1, 2024 · 2,800 miles

“Continuous malfunctions of the ADAS system, including while driving the vehicle. The brake pedal vibrates when used and feels as if the vehicle will start skidding with enough pressure at the right speed.”
Filed Jan 21, 2024

Should you keep driving it?

This page can't tell you that. 9 of 323 reports involved a crash and 4 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.