Fisker Recalls Over 7,700 Oceans For Pausing Regenerative Brakes

While Fisker might be in the midst of bankruptcy proceedings, it’s still issuing recalls and this one is somewhat strange. The issue that sparked the recall dates back to late 2023 and feels like the regenerative braking taking a short break from operating.

When off the throttle, the Fisker Ocean uses regenerative braking with the electric motor to slow the car down. But, as the manufacturer admitted, the system can pause for 740 milliseconds or 0.74 seconds when going over bumps. When it does, it feels as though the car is accelerating when in fact, it’s just not braking as hard.

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Understandably, that inconsistent feeling is one that neither Fisker nor its owners want so the company is recalling 7,745 cars in the USA and 281 more in Canada. The fix is a simple software update. The updated version 2.2 of the software reduces what Fisker calls the Drag Torque Control from 740 milliseconds to just 320 milliseconds. The system will still take a short break from braking, but it’ll be under one-third of a full second.

The recall comes because this strange braking behavior could, in theory, increase the risk of a crash in scenarios requiring precise or emergency braking. The company adds that the friction brakes still work perfectly fine. Fisker is also aware of one injury related to the pausing regenerative braking issue.

All Fisker Oceans are in line to get software version 2.2 over the air. If dealers still have unsold units, they’re not allowed to sell them until the update is installed in the car. The fact that this is an over-the-air update is a big win for Ocean owners who struggle to find a dealer that’ll still service their vehicle. If you’re an owner you can check your VIN on the NHTSA website to confirm if your vehicle is in the recall population.