2012 Fisker Karma Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2012 Fisker Karma.

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Complaints
12
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
5

Worst 2012 Fisker Karma Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#14 complaints

Electrical Faults

#22 complaints

Fuel System

#32 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Fisker Karma.

Electrical Faults
4
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Fires
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Fuel System
2
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Crashes
Fires
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Transmission / Drivetrain
2
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Crashes
Fires
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Engine & Cooling
1
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Crashes
Fires
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Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
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Hydraulic Brakes
1
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Recalls for 2012 Fisker Karma

5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,918 vehicles.

19V181000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
~472 affected

Karma Automotive (Karma) is recalling certain 2012 Fisker Karma vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming and the District of Columbia. These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

17V004000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
~811 affected

Karma Automotive LLC (Karma) is recalling certain 2012 Fisker Karma vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina and Texas. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

12V413000Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan
~1,377 affected

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.

12V241000Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery
~19 affected

FISKER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 FISKER KARMA PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 22, 2011, THROUGH JANUARY 20, 2012. WITHIN THE HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY, CERTAIN HOSE CLAMPS MAY HAVE BEEN POSITIONED INCORRECTLY DURING ASSEMBLY. IF POSITIONED INCORRECTLY, THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER COULD INTERFERE WITH THE HOSE CLAMPS, POTENTIALLY CAUSING A COOLANT LEAK FROM THE COOLING HOSES. THIS RECALL IS AN EXPANSION OF SAFETY RECALL 11V-598.

11V598000Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery
~239 affected

FISKER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 FISKER KARMA PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 3, 2011. WITHIN THE HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY, CERTAIN HOSE CLAMPS MAY HAVE BEEN POSITIONED INCORRECTLY DURING ASSEMBLY. IF POSITIONED INCORRECTLY, THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER COULD INTERFERE WITH THE HOSE CLAMPS, POTENTIALLY CAUSING A COOLANT LEAK FROM THE COOLING HOSES.

2012 Fisker Karma — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2012 Fisker Karma reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2012 Fisker Karma has 12 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 5 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2012 Fisker Karma?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (4 complaints); Fuel System (2 complaints); Transmission / Drivetrain (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2012 Fisker Karma have any recalls?
Yes — 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,918 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2012 Fisker Karma?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Fisker Karma reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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