2023-2024 Fisker Ocean Electrical Management System Recall (24V499)
Fisker Group Inc · 7,545 vehicles · Reported July 2, 2024
Fisker Group Inc is recalling 7,545 2023-2024 Fisker Ocean vehicles. A communication failure with the cabin electric water pump can cause the high voltage battery management system (BMS) to enter limp mode, causing a loss of drive power. A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 24V499 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V499000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | TSB30032401 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | July 2, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Fisker Group Inc |
| Vehicles | 2023-2024 Fisker Ocean |
| Units affected | 7,545 |
| Build dates | February 9, 2023 to March 13, 2024 |
| Component | Electrical System > Propulsion System > Traction Battery > Management System / Energy Control Module (Bms / Becm) |
| Safety risk | A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2023-2024 Fisker Ocean in recall 24V499?
A communication failure with the cabin electric water pump can cause the high voltage battery management system (BMS) to enter limp mode, causing a loss of drive power.
Fisker Group Inc (Fisker) is recalling all 2023-2024 Ocean vehicles. A communication failure with the cabin electric water pump can cause the high voltage battery management system (BMS) to enter limp mode, causing a loss of drive power.
Is it safe to drive a 2023-2024 Ocean with recall 24V499?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the management system and energy control module.
Which vehicles are included in recall 24V499?
Recall 24V499 covers 7,545 vehicles: 2023-2024 Fisker Ocean.
NHTSA lists 7,545 vehicles in this campaign, built February 9, 2023 to March 13, 2024. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | Fisker | Ocean |
What is the fix for the Ocean electrical management system recall?
Yes. Fisker will replace the pumps, free of charge.
Fisker will replace the pumps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 19, 2024. Owners may contact Fisker customer service at 1-844-347-5371. Fisker's number for this recall is TSB30032401.
When was recall 24V499 announced?
Fisker Group Inc reported recall 24V499 to NHTSA on July 2, 2024. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as August 19, 2024.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| February 9, 2023 | First affected vehicle built (per Fisker Group Inc's filing). |
| March 13, 2024 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| July 2, 2024 | Fisker Group Inc filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 24V499000. |
| August 19, 2024 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 27 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 398 days. If your Ocean was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Ocean is part of recall 24V499?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 24V499 is open on your Ocean, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 24V499000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should Ocean owners do about recall 24V499?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 24V499000 applies to your Ocean.
- Call a Fisker dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Keep a simple log of any management system and energy control module symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are Ocean owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 884 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 376 of them about the ev and hybrid battery.
Since recall 24V499 was reported on July 2, 2024, owners have filed 302 complaints with NHTSA about the ev and hybrid battery on these vehicles. 32 of them (11%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the ev and hybrid battery and were received on or after July 2, 2024, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related ev and hybrid battery issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 884 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 376 of them involve the ev and hybrid battery. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2023 Fisker Ocean: 884 complaints in total, 376 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2024 Fisker Ocean: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the ev and hybrid battery
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
As I was driving home from the grocery store, the car started to slow down and violently shook to a stop before shutting off. Thankfully, I could restart the car enough times, and the same experience happened every time so that I could make it home safely with my hazard flashers on.
2023 Fisker Ocean owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11633743, filed January 2, 2025
The contact owns a 2023 Fisker Ocean. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V499000 (Electrical System); and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair; however, the dealer informed the contact that a cost would be charged because the manufacturer had filed for bankruptcy.
2023 Fisker Ocean owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11633942, filed January 3, 2025
The contact owns a 2023 Fisker Ocean. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V499000 (Electrical System), 24V405000(Electrical System), 24V404000(Electrical System), 24V623000 (Service Brakes, Electric), 24V865000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Auto Hold Brake System/Brake Hold) and 24V466000 (Structure); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available.
2023 Fisker Ocean owner, IL, NHTSA complaint 11637318, filed January 21, 2025
Can recall 24V499 make my Ocean a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Recall 24V499000 does not automatically make your Ocean a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
Battery and electric drive repairs are among the slowest repairs in the industry. A 2023-2024 Fisker Ocean waiting on a battery module or drive unit can sit at the dealer for weeks, and every day counts toward the 30-day figure in California's lemon law presumption.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2023-2024 Fisker Ocean has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
Recall repairs depend on parts. Owners can wait days, weeks or months, usually about one to three months in our cases, and those days count toward California's 30-day out-of-service rule.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 24V499
Did the recall 24V499 fix work?
Since recall 24V499 was reported on July 2, 2024, owners have filed 302 complaints with NHTSA about the ev and hybrid battery on these vehicles. 32 of them (11%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed August 19, 2024.
Is the 24V499000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Ocean is part of recall 24V499000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Can a battery recall reduce my EV's range?
Some battery recalls limit the state of charge or range until a module or pack is replaced. Check your owner letter for any interim limits, and keep notes if range or charging changes after the repair.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 24V499000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Fisker. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.