2023-2024 Fisker Ocean Autohold Brake System Software Recall (24V865)
Fisker Group Inc · 7,745 vehicles · Reported November 15, 2024
Fisker Group Inc is recalling 7,745 2023-2024 Fisker Ocean vehicles. The transmission may not shift into the selected gear, allowing the vehicle to roll away while in Drive or Reverse. A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury. The fix is an over-the-air software update.
Recall 24V865 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V865000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | Not listed |
| Date reported to NHTSA | November 15, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Fisker Group Inc |
| Vehicles | 2023-2024 Fisker Ocean |
| Units affected | 7,745 |
| Build dates | February 1, 2023 to March 13, 2024 |
| Component | Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Autohold Brake System / Brake Hold > Software |
| Safety risk | A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury. |
| Fix | Over-the-air software update |
What is wrong with the 2023-2024 Fisker Ocean in recall 24V865?
The transmission may not shift into the selected gear, allowing the vehicle to roll away while in Drive or Reverse.
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.
Is it safe to drive a 2023-2024 Ocean with recall 24V865?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.
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 software.
Which vehicles are included in recall 24V865?
Recall 24V865 covers 7,745 vehicles: 2023-2024 Fisker Ocean.
NHTSA lists 7,745 vehicles in this campaign, built February 1, 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 autohold brake system software recall?
Yes. The fix is an over-the-air software update.
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.
When was recall 24V865 announced?
Fisker Group Inc reported recall 24V865 to NHTSA on November 15, 2024.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| February 1, 2023 | First affected vehicle built (per Fisker Group Inc's filing). |
| March 13, 2024 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| November 15, 2024 | Fisker Group Inc filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 24V865000. |
This recall was filed 22 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 406 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 24V865?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 24V865 is open on your Ocean, it will be listed there.
The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2023-2024 Ocean vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.
What should Ocean owners do about recall 24V865?
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 24V865000 applies to your Ocean.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Fisker dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- 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 software 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 recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Ocean owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 884 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 324 of them about the brakes.
Since recall 24V865 was reported on November 15, 2024, owners have filed 173 complaints with NHTSA about the brakes on these vehicles. 47 of them (27%) 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 brakes and were received on or after November 15, 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 brakes 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 324 of them involve the brakes. 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, 324 about the brakes
- 2024 Fisker Ocean: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the brakes
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
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
Brake pedal pad has completely disintegrated and fallen apart. Bare metal break pedal is only thing left and it is slippery and dangerous to use as is.
2023 Fisker Ocean owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11637652, filed January 22, 2025
Can recall 24V865 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 24V865000 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))?
If the 2023-2024 Fisker Ocean brakes have needed more than one trip to the dealer, keep every repair order. Brake defects are treated as serious safety problems under California law.
Because the remedy is an over-the-air update, there may be no repair order unless you take the 2023-2024 Fisker Ocean in. If the symptom continues after the update, get it documented at the dealer so it counts.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
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.
A software update can count as a repair attempt, especially if you complained about the problem or the update keeps being repeated. I've seen dealers do the same software update five or six times with no fix.
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 24V865
Did the recall 24V865 fix work?
Since recall 24V865 was reported on November 15, 2024, owners have filed 173 complaints with NHTSA about the brakes on these vehicles. 47 of them (27%) 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.
Is the 24V865000 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 24V865000?
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.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
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 24V865000 (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.