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Fisker Karma problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Karma from 2012 to 2012: 6 owner complaints and 5 recalls across 1 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2012 (6). Best fuel economy: 20 mpg combined (2012).

Fisker Karma
Photo: Kieran White from Manchester, England · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Electrical4
Transmission & drivetrain2
Fuel & propulsion2
Engine & cooling1
Brakes (hydraulic)1
Exterior lights1
Other / unknown1

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
20125620

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Fisker Karma?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2012 (6).

How many recalls has the Fisker Karma had?

Across 2012–2012, NHTSA lists 5 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).