Nikola problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 1 safety complaints with NHTSA about Nikola vehicles in our database, and Nikola has issued 6 recall campaigns. Pick a model to see its problem areas and worst model years.

Complaints
1
Recalls
6
Models
2

Nikola models with the most complaints

All Nikola models

ModelYearsComplaintsRecallsMost complaints
Nikola TRE Fcev2024–202511—
Nikola TRE BEV2022–202405—

Recent Nikola recalls

  • Recall 25V073000Feb 7, 202595 vehicles

    Risk: A damaged tank can leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 24V844000Nov 7, 202472 vehicles

    Risk: An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V580000Oct 6, 2023209 vehicles

    Risk: Leaking coolant can accumulate inside the battery pack, causing an electrical short and increasing the risk of fire.

  • Recall 23V249000Apr 6, 2023364 vehicles

    Risk: A parking brake that is not engaged as expected when the driver releases the brakes may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of crash.

  • Recall 23V090000Feb 16, 2023137 vehicles

    Risk: A detached brake pedal can cause a loss of pedal function, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V689000Sep 14, 202293 vehicles

    Risk: An improperly installed seat belt can detach during use, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology