FISKER 2012 FISKER KARMA Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2012 FISKER KARMA
Brand
FISKER
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2012
Karma Automotive LLC is recalling certain 2012 FISKER KARMA vehicles due to engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan issues. A direct short may ignite the fan housing, shroud and surrounding components, causing a vehicle fire..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A direct short may ignite the fan housing, shroud and surrounding components, causing a vehicle fire.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026