2012 Fisker Karma

6 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

1. Filed Nov 20, 2023Failure Nov 20, 2023Chandler, AZUnknown or other

   There are 8 vehicle recalls for this car but I dont see where they have been fixed. The company is bankrupt now and the current Fisker company will not fix. NHTSA Campaign #: 12V413000 12V241000 11V598000 17V004000 19V181000 12V413000 12V241000 11V598000

   NHTSA complaint 11556005
2. Filed Jan 30, 2019Failure Dec 30, 201844,231 milesTempe, AZElectrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Power train

   THE HIGH VOLTAGE LITHIUM-ION BATTERY IS FAULTY AND BURNS OUT OR SHORTS OUT THE BATTERY MODULES.

   NHTSA complaint 11173062
3. Filed Nov 10, 2015Failure Nov 3, 20157,000 milesLaguna Beach, CAFuel/propulsion system

   AFTER BASELINE 520 UPDATE PERFORMED BY KARMA AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE EXHIBITS ISSUES WITH LOSS OF PROPULSION AND MULTIPLE CLICKING NOISES WHEN THIS OCCURS. WAS ON A MAJOR FREEWAY AND VEHICLE LOST PROPULSION IN THE FAST LANE.

   NHTSA complaint 10789523
4. Filed Feb 4, 2015Failure Jan 10, 201510,059 milesGreenville, NCElectrical system

   TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FISKER KARMA. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE BATTERY MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND WOULD NOT BE REPLACED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V598000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,059.

   NHTSA complaint 10681284
5. Filed Apr 18, 2012Failure Mar 19, 201250 milesAdvance, NCElectrical system, Exterior lighting, Power train

   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 COMPLAINTS 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? *JS

   NHTSA complaint 10455714
6. Filed Dec 20, 2011Failure Dec 19, 2011Chicago, ILElectrical system, Engine and engine cooling, Service brakes, Hydraulic

   WHILE DRIVING THE CAR, A 2012 FISKER KARMA, AT 35 MPH, THE CAR SHUT ITSELF OFF, ALL LIGHTS ON THE DASH ILLUMINATED, THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK AND THE STEERING WAS IMPAIRED LEAVING BASIC DIRECTIONAL CONTROL ONLY. *TR

   NHTSA complaint 10440815