Fisker Karma
Model Karma made by Fisker got 18 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 25 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, exterior lighting and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding digital instrument panel, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, engine and engine cooling.
Model 2012
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - PROPULSION SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V241000 | FISKER AUTOMOTIVE, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 19 | MFR | FISKER AUTOMOTIVE, INC. | 05/30/2012 | 05/30/2012 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Fisker is recalling certain model year 2012 fisker karma passenger cars manufactured from september 22, 2011, through january 20, 2012. within the high-voltage battery, certain hose clamps may have been positioned incorrectly during assembly. if positioned incorrectly, the battery compartment cover could interfere with the hose clamps, potentially causing a coolant leak from the cooling hoses. this recall is an expansion of safety recall 11v-598. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If coolant enters the battery compartment, an electrical short could occur possibly resulting in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | All known owners will be notified and instructed not to charge or drive the vehicle. owners will be advised to contact an authorized fisker dealer who will arrange transporting the vehicle directly to their repair facility. the repair facility will replace the high-voltage battery with a new part, free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during may 2012. owners may contact fisker consumer affairs at 1-855-575-7577, option 2, 6am - 7pm (pst) monday through friday. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Fisker's recall campaign number is 51611001.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| 11V598000 | FISKER AUTOMOTIVE, INC. | from 07/01/2011 to 11/03/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 239 | 01/05/2012 | MFR | FISKER AUTOMOTIVE, INC. | 12/27/2011 | 12/28/2011 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Fisker is recalling certain model year 2012 fisker karma passenger cars manufactured from july 1, 2011, through november 3, 2011. within the high-voltage battery, certain hose clamps may have been positioned incorrectly during assembly. if positioned incorrectly, the battery compartment cover could interfere with the hose clamps, potentially causing a coolant leak from the cooling hoses. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If coolant enters the battery compartment, an electrical short could occur possibly resulting in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Fisker will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high-voltage battery with a new part at no cost to the owner. the safety recall began on january 5, 2012. owners may contact fisker consumer affairs at 1-855-575-7577, option 2, 6am - 7pm (pst) monday through friday. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Fisker's recall campaign number is 51611001.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V413000 | FISKER AUTOMOTIVE, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 1377 | 08/24/2012 | MFR | Fisker Automotive Incorporated | 08/22/2012 | 08/22/2012 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Fisker automotive (fisker) is recalling certain model year 2012 fisker karma passenger cars manufactured from june 15, 2011, through july 9, 2012. a manufacturing defect in the low temperature cooling fan may result in a direct short. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A direct short may ignite the fan housing, shroud and surrounding components, causing a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Fisker will notify owners, and dealers will remove the two potentially affected low temperature cooling fans and replace them with one improved low temperature cooling fan, free of charge. the safety recall began on august 24, 2012. owners may contact fisker consumer affairs at 1-855-575-7577, option 2, 6am - 7pm (pst) monday through friday. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Fisker's recall campaign number is 520120016.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||||
| FF-012 | 03/15/2012 | 10044138 | Fisker: explanation regarding command center tips for the touch panel on computer screen on vehicle. *pe | 05/14/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| FF-011 | 03/15/2012 | 10044135 | Fisker: information is being provided regarding charging procedure for vehicle. *pe | 05/14/2012 | |
| SC-390120010 | 01/22/2012 | 10044111 | Fisker: due to insulation properties of installed hardware, information is provided to address 14 ground points in 12 volt system with high electrical resistance. *pe | 05/14/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||||
| FC-390120002-02 | 02/09/2012 | 10043626 | Fisker: upon inspection, hv dc generator power cable connector may have been installed incorrectly or damaged. *pe | 04/16/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| FB-A-123 | 03/26/2012 | 10044134 | Fisker: information regarding improved enhancement to high voltage battery, due to underperformance and decreased durability caused by a latent defect in the prismatic cells. *pe | 05/14/2012 | |
| SC-390110019.03 | 01/16/2012 | 10044122 | Fisker: test procedure for 12 volt battery already installed and replace, if necessary, without requiring direct access to 12 volt battery. *pe | 05/14/2012 | |
| FB-A-123 | 04/05/2012 | A-123 | 10044134 | Fisker: information regarding improved enhancement to high voltage battery, due to underperformance and decreased durability caused by a latent defect in the prismatic cells. *pe updated 5/15/12. *pe | 05/14/2012 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||||
| FC-390120002-02 | 02/09/2012 | 10043626 | Fisker: upon inspection, hv dc generator power cable connector may have been installed incorrectly or damaged. *pe | 04/16/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| SB-290120033 | 04/18/2012 | 10044423 | Fisker: battery charger control module loses communication due to a potential false setting. *pe | 07/02/2012 | |
| ST-194120023 | 04/02/2012 | 10044421 | Fisker: information for correctly formatting, downloading, and loading software and files on usb flash drive is being provided as a service tip. *pe | 07/02/2012 | |
| SB-299120007.01 | 01/26/2012 | 10044121 | Fisker: without replacing the ecu, the flash reprogramming allows software for ecu to be updated. *pe | 05/14/2012 | |
| FC-390120003.01 | 01/24/2012 | FC-390120003.01 | 10044123 | Fisker: without replacing the ecu, the ecu software is allowed, by the flash reprogramming, to be updated. *pe updated 5/14/2012. *pe | 05/14/2012 |
| SB-390110020.05 | 01/18/2010 | 10044131 | Fisker: without replacing the ecu, the software is allowed, by flash reprogramming, to be updated to baseline 612. *pe | 05/14/2012 | |
| SC-390120008.01 | 01/27/2012 | 10044133 | Fisker: software update without replacing ecu. *pe | 05/14/2012 | |
| SB-390110015.01 | 01/09/2012 | 10044137 | Fisker: baseline 611 software is being updated in some vehicles. the ecu is not being replaced. *pe | 05/14/2012 | |
| FSC-290120011.01 | 02/07/2012 | 10043645 | Fisker: information provided regarding updating, without replacing, ecu software flash reprogramming. *pe | 04/17/2012 | |
| SB-39011016-02 | 12/20/2011 | 10042834 | Fisker: information pertaining to instructions of updating the ecu software without replacing the ecu, with new navigation boot support patch. individual bulletins have field fix procedures for flash calibration updates for specific mode | 01/17/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| SC-39011018.01 | 01/05/2012 | 10044120 | Fisker: information regarding the damaged wires, underneath the grommet of vehicle control module (vcm) low voltage wire harness, needs to be inspected and repaired. *pe | 05/14/2012 | |
| FAC-316120002 | 01/11/2012 | 10044095 | Fisker: front inverter has incorrect ground locations and paint on mating surface of bulkhead causes insufficient ground connections. *pe | 05/09/2012 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| SB-230120052 | 12/19/2012 | 10051501 | Fisker: after an extended drive, with heater on, in stealth mode, a flashing or solid check engine light (cel) illuminates, with rough idle, when engine/generator is turned on. models 2012-2013 karma. *pe | 03/08/2013 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| FSC-290120011.01 | 02/07/2012 | 10043645 | Fisker: information provided regarding updating, without replacing, ecu software flash reprogramming. *pe | 04/17/2012 | |
| TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||||
| SB-290120001 | 01/17/2012 | 10044110 | Fisker: after every tire rotation, vcm (vehicle control module) replacement, or sensor replacement, a procedure, tpms (tire pressure monitor system) learn function, must be performed. *pe | 05/14/2012 | |
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||||
| SB-254120032 | 04/11/2012 | 10044422 | Fisker: information provided on standard goodyear tires fitted to karma, with wear indicator bars, still have usable tread rubber on shoulder ribs, though appearing worn. *pe | 07/02/2012 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| FF-010 | 03/08/2012 | 10044136 | Fisker: explanation provided regarding the 3 different driving modes of vehicle. *pe | 05/14/2012 | |
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||||
| SB-278120013 | 02/15/2012 | 10043606 | Fisker: instructions provided for replacing entire exterior side mirror assembly components after rebuilding a different mirror. *pe | 04/13/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 03/19/2012 | 50 | ||
| Car was delivered march 19th, 2012 with engine warning lights. dealer refused to have vehicle evaluated, or inspected. dealer did not return my call and fisker motors did not return my calls. car lost all power, while driving on three occasions in first 60 miles. in one instance headlights and controls turned off at approximately 60 mile per hour at night and twice around 40 mile per hour, within 1/4 mile of a stop light. dealer has had car returned in less than 3 days and is unable to diagnose and fix problem, due to the fact that many fisker cars do not store engine light codes. software problems and a safety recall on the main power system are currently unavailable for months. radio, and other electronic systems fail routinely, including the handsfree phone and the audio has loud pops. the dealer has tried multiple software updates over several months with no improvement on prior deliveries and is waiting like many others for the defective battery packs to be replaced. i do not feel that this car should be on the road. fisker has explained that the car may fail, but they are unable to replace all the batteries recalled for several months. many conplaints on fisker buzz and other searches for problems with fisker. i feel most are unsafe and the manufacturer is unwilling to take them off the road due to financial problems. i feel the company is unable to make ethical decisions, based upon it's production goals tied to the department of energy loan. a great deal has been in the news about how bad the quality and multiple serious failures owners experience. i feel the cars are unsafe and need to be removed from the streets. it is only a matter of time until someone is injured or worse, due to the multiple defects and quality control issues. i have been waiting a month for fisker to buy back or fix the car. my wife is afraid to drive it. is it safe? | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 03/19/2012 | 50 | ||
| Car was delivered march 19th, 2012 with engine warning lights. dealer refused to have vehicle evaluated, or inspected. dealer did not return my call and fisker motors did not return my calls. car lost all power, while driving on three occasions in first 60 miles. in one instance headlights and controls turned off at approximately 60 mile per hour at night and twice around 40 mile per hour, within 1/4 mile of a stop light. dealer has had car returned in less than 3 days and is unable to diagnose and fix problem, due to the fact that many fisker cars do not store engine light codes. software problems and a safety recall on the main power system are currently unavailable for months. radio, and other electronic systems fail routinely, including the handsfree phone and the audio has loud pops. the dealer has tried multiple software updates over several months with no improvement on prior deliveries and is waiting like many others for the defective battery packs to be replaced. i do not feel that this car should be on the road. fisker has explained that the car may fail, but they are unable to replace all the batteries recalled for several months. many conplaints on fisker buzz and other searches for problems with fisker. i feel most are unsafe and the manufacturer is unwilling to take them off the road due to financial problems. i feel the company is unable to make ethical decisions, based upon it's production goals tied to the department of energy loan. a great deal has been in the news about how bad the quality and multiple serious failures owners experience. i feel the cars are unsafe and need to be removed from the streets. it is only a matter of time until someone is injured or worse, due to the multiple defects and quality control issues. i have been waiting a month for fisker to buy back or fix the car. my wife is afraid to drive it. is it safe? | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 03/19/2012 | 50 | ||
| Car was delivered march 19th, 2012 with engine warning lights. dealer refused to have vehicle evaluated, or inspected. dealer did not return my call and fisker motors did not return my calls. car lost all power, while driving on three occasions in first 60 miles. in one instance headlights and controls turned off at approximately 60 mile per hour at night and twice around 40 mile per hour, within 1/4 mile of a stop light. dealer has had car returned in less than 3 days and is unable to diagnose and fix problem, due to the fact that many fisker cars do not store engine light codes. software problems and a safety recall on the main power system are currently unavailable for months. radio, and other electronic systems fail routinely, including the handsfree phone and the audio has loud pops. the dealer has tried multiple software updates over several months with no improvement on prior deliveries and is waiting like many others for the defective battery packs to be replaced. i do not feel that this car should be on the road. fisker has explained that the car may fail, but they are unable to replace all the batteries recalled for several months. many conplaints on fisker buzz and other searches for problems with fisker. i feel most are unsafe and the manufacturer is unwilling to take them off the road due to financial problems. i feel the company is unable to make ethical decisions, based upon it's production goals tied to the department of energy loan. a great deal has been in the news about how bad the quality and multiple serious failures owners experience. i feel the cars are unsafe and need to be removed from the streets. it is only a matter of time until someone is injured or worse, due to the multiple defects and quality control issues. i have been waiting a month for fisker to buy back or fix the car. my wife is afraid to drive it. is it safe? | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 01/03/2012 | 1000000 | ||
| My ball washer malfunctioned! not all consumer allegations can be verified. | |||