CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Fisker Karma has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (4 reports).
2012 Fisker Karma recalls
Passenger airbag inflator can explode, sending metal shards
Certain 2012 Fisker Karma vehicles have passenger frontal air bag inflators that may explode.
Passenger Air Bag May Rupture and Spray Metal Fragments
The passenger-side frontal air bag inflator in certain vehicles may rupture in a crash that requires the air bag to deploy.
Most common 2012 Fisker Karma problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
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
THE HIGH VOLTAGE LITHIUM-ION BATTERY IS FAULTY AND BURNS OUT OR SHORTS OUT THE BATTERY MODULES.
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.
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.
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
2012 Fisker Karma questions
Does the 2012 Fisker Karma have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2012 Fisker Karma: Passenger airbag inflator can explode, sending metal shards; Passenger Air Bag May Rupture and Spray Metal Fragments; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan; Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery; Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Fisker Karma?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (4), Power Train (2), Fuel/Propulsion System (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Fisker Karma has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.