2023 Nikola TRE BEVProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2023 Nikola TRE BEV. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-580 the manufacturer reports only 69% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 7, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2023 Nikola TRE BEV has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2023 Nikola TRE BEV recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

100%repaired · 2025 Q1

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Recall 24V-844 · Nov 7, 2024 · 72 vehicles · 72 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

69%repaired · 2025 Q1

Thermal management: fluid/coolant

Park outside

Recall 23V-580 · Oct 6, 2023 · 209 vehicles · 145 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

98%repaired · 2023 Q3

Parking brake

Recall 23V-249 · Apr 6, 2023 · 364 vehicles · 357 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nikola.

Best & worst years

2023 vs. every other TRE BEV year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the TRE BEV median. How we score

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Own a 2023 TRE BEV?

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