2012 Fisker Karma
Common problems & what to know before you buy
Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2012 Fisker Karma.
Recalls on the 2012 Fisker Karma
Electrical system: traction battery
WITHIN THE HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY, CERTAIN HOSE CLAMPS MAY HAVE BEEN POSITIONED INCORRECTLY DURING ASSEMBLY.
Engine and engine cooling: fan
A manufacturing defect in the low temperature cooling fan may result in a direct short.
Electrical system: traction battery
WITHIN THE HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY, CERTAIN HOSE CLAMPS MAY HAVE BEEN POSITIONED INCORRECTLY DURING ASSEMBLY.
2 more in the guide, with whether each one was done on the car you're looking at.
Source: NHTSA
What 6 owners reported
Source: NHTSA
2012 Fisker Karma at a glance
- Engine
- 2.0L 4-Cylinder
- Transmission
- Automatic 1-spd
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Body style
- Sedan
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Frequently asked questions
What are the common problems with the 2012 Fisker Karma?
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2012 Fisker Karma with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. There are 5 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.
Is the 2012 Fisker Karma reliable?
Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 5 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.
Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2012 Fisker Karma?
Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2012 Fisker Karma listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.
Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.