Nikola Corporation: Safety Recalls in 2023

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Nikola Corporation in 2023. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 6, 2023

(Campaign #: 23VDC-0601)

Coolant Leak Inside Battery Pack May Cause Fire

Nikola Corporation (Nikola) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tre BEV vehicles. Coolant may leak inside the battery pack.

NHTSA ID: 23V580000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 209

Consequence Summary:

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

Corrective Action:

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures. The Main Battery Disconnect (MBD) switch should be left in the "ON" position at all times until the vehicle is repaired. Nikola will replace the battery packs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed by October 12, 2023. Owners may contact Nikola customer service at 1-630-808-4531. Nikola's number for this recall is 23VDC-0601.

Park Outside Advisory: Yes

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 6, 2023

(Campaign #: 23VDC0301)

Parking Brake Valve Module May Cause Rollaway

Nikola Corporation (Nikola) is recalling certain 2022-2024 TRE BEV trucks. The electronic parking brake valve module (PVM) may fail to move into the park position when the parking brake is activated.

NHTSA ID: 23V249000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 364

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

Dealers will replace the PVM, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 1, 2023. Owners may contact Nikola customer service at 1-630-808-4531. Nikola's number for this recall is 23VDC0301.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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February 16, 2023

(Campaign #: 22VDC0908)

Missing or Loose Brake Pedal Locking Screw

Nikola Corporation (Nikola) is recalling certain 2022 TRE BEV vehicles. The shaft locking screw on the brake pedal may be missing or may not be fully threaded, which can cause the brake pedal to detach.

NHTSA ID: 23V090000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 137

Consequence Summary:

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

Corrective Action:

Dealers will repair or replace the brake pedal units as necessary, free of charge. All vehicles were inspected and repaired by November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Nikola customer service at 1-630-808-4531. Nikola's number for this recall is 22VDC0908.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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