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Fisker Karma I recalls: manufacturer campaigns

3 documented manufacturer recalls: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaigns
3
of 1 versions affected
1

This guide has not been translated yet: it is shown in its original French version.

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

VersionRecalls
  • Hybride rechargeable 408Hybrid · 408 hp

Each campaign in detail

  1. Batterie haute tension : fuite de liquide de refroidissement

    Manufacturer recall

    Rappels NHTSA 11V598000 puis 12V241000 : sur les voitures produites de juillet 2011 à janvier 2012, des colliers de durites mal posés dans la batterie haute tension peuvent fuir ; le liquide dans le compartiment batterie peut provoquer un court-circuit et un incendie. La batterie est remplacée gratuitement.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    Hybride rechargeable 408
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Ventilateur de refroidissement : court-circuit et risque d'incendie

    Manufacturer recall

    Rappel NHTSA 12V413000 (août 2012) : un défaut de fabrication du ventilateur du circuit basse température peut provoquer un court-circuit et enflammer le ventilateur et les pièces voisines. Les deux ventilateurs sont remplacés par un seul ventilateur modifié. Caradisiac relie ce défaut au second incendie de Karma aux États-Unis, avec un fusible supplémentaire.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    Hybride rechargeable 408
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. Airbag passager : risque d'explosion du générateur

    Manufacturer recall

    Rappels NHTSA 17V004000 et 19V181000 : le générateur de gaz de l'airbag frontal passager peut se rompre au déclenchement, son propergol se dégradant avec l'humidité et les variations de température, et projeter des fragments métalliques. Le générateur est remplacé gratuitement.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    Hybride rechargeable 408
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

Checking that a recall was done

  1. Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
  2. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
  3. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

ModelRecallsKnown faultsReliability
Audi e-tron GT I (FW)20not rated
Jaguar XJ IV043.0/5
Lexus LS IV214.5/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Fisker Karma I had?

We have documented 3 manufacturer recalls for the Fisker Karma I: Batterie haute tension : fuite de liquide de refroidissement ; Ventilateur de refroidissement : court-circuit et risque d'incendie ; Airbag passager : risque d'explosion du générateur.

Which versions of the Fisker Karma I are affected?

Every version in our guides is affected by at least one campaign.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Fisker Karma I?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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