Recall 12V241 affects 19 2012 Fisker Karma cars for coolant leaks in the high-voltage battery. Repair is free at any franchised Fisker dealer.
Fisker is recalling 19 2012 Karma passenger cars under recall 12V241 because high-voltage battery hose clamps were positioned incorrectly during assembly. Interference with the battery compartment cover can cause a coolant leak into the battery compartment, which raises the risk of an electrical short and fire; the dealer repair will be free once Fisker makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The high-voltage battery in the 2012 Fisker Karma stores the electrical energy that powers the propulsion system. Cooling hoses run through the battery area to carry coolant and keep battery temperatures under control. Those hoses need clear space around their clamps so the battery compartment cover does not press on them.
In this recall, certain hose clamps inside the high-voltage battery were placed incorrectly during assembly. When the battery compartment cover is installed, it interferes with those clamps. That contact puts pressure on the cooling hoses and can open a path for coolant to leak from the battery cooling system.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner is not given a clear dashboard light, sound, or driving feel from the recall record before the hose clamp interference creates a leak.
Who's affected?
| 2012 Fisker Karma | high-voltage traction battery |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 19 |
Not every 2012 Fisker Karma sedan is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific sedan is included.
What's the safety risk?
Coolant entering the battery compartment can cause an electrical short and result in a fire. No warning sign is listed for owners. Avoid charging the vehicle, and arrange transport instead of moving it under its own power until the dealer gives recall guidance. Repair will be free at any franchised Fisker dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012 Fisker Karma is included in this recall.
- Do not drive or charge the car unless Fisker or an authorized Fisker dealer gives different recall instructions for your VIN.
- Contact an authorized Fisker dealer to arrange transport directly to the repair facility.
- Ask the repair facility about the free high-voltage battery replacement that fixes the coolant-leak path inside the traction battery compartment.
- Bring the recall notice if Fisker has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 12V241 when you call.
- Call Fisker consumer affairs at 1-855-575-7577 with questions about transport or repair scheduling.
What happens at the repair
Do not drive or charge the vehicle. Contact an authorized Fisker dealer and ask them to arrange transport directly to the repair facility. At the repair facility, a Fisker technician replaces the high-voltage battery with a new part. The dealer repair will be free once available, and the source remedy says the battery replacement is provided free of charge. Do not try to move the vehicle yourself unless the dealer gives specific transport instructions.
Timeline
| May 30, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 30, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V241?
Recall 12V241 covers 19 2012 Fisker Karma passenger cars with high-voltage battery hose clamps that were positioned incorrectly during assembly. The battery cover can interfere with the clamps, leading to a coolant leak inside the battery compartment and fire risk.
What should I do if my 2012 Fisker Karma is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific 2012 Fisker Karma is included in recall 12V241. If it is, contact an authorized Fisker dealer and reference recall number 12V241. Fisker instructed owners to stop charging and driving affected vehicles and arranged transport to the repair facility.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost. For recall 12V241, Fisker repair facilities replaced the high-voltage battery with a new part free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 12V241?
The safety risk is fire. NHTSA campaign 12V241 states that coolant entering the high-voltage battery compartment can cause an electrical short. Fisker's remedy path was transport to a repair facility and replacement of the high-voltage battery at no cost.
What if I bought this Fisker Karma used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2012 Fisker Karma is included, then call an authorized Fisker dealer or Fisker Consumer Affairs at 1-855-575-7577.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V241000 |
|---|---|
| Fisker customer service | 1-855-575-7577 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V241 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V241000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →