Fisker Karma Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Fisker Karma model year (2012–2012) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Fisker Karma Years to Avoid
2 recalls · 4 complaints
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 10
Best Fisker Karma Years to Buy
Not enough data to identify standout safe years.
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Fisker Karma — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | 4 | — | — | 10 | Avoid |
All 1 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Fisker Karma Shopping Guide by Era
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Karma models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Karma should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2012 Fisker Karma if possible. It has 2 recalls, 4 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 10 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Karma to buy?+
Review the "Best Years" section above for the top-rated Karma model years.
Which Karma has the fewest problems?+
Use the year-by-year table on this page to find the Karma model years with the lowest problem scores.
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