The worst 2023 Nikola Tre Bev problems
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Recalls 3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
- What is wrong
- Nikola Corporation (Nikola) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tre BEV vehicles. A resistor may degrade, causing the instrument panel to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
- Risk
- An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the instrument panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2024. Owners may contact Nikola customer service at 1‑888‑268‑1181. Nikola's number for this recall is 24VDC0903.
Recall number 24V844000 · Recall details
Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery: thermal management: fluid/coolant
- What is wrong
- Nikola Corporation (Nikola) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tre BEV vehicles. Coolant may leak inside the battery pack.
- Risk
- Leaking coolant can accumulate inside the battery pack, causing an electrical short and increasing the risk of fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 23V580000 · Recall details
Parking brake
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 23V249000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2023 Nikola Tre Bev 6
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Letter to dealers as a follow up to the recall communication sent on November 7th
- Letter to dealers announcing an upcoming safety recall for all 2022 and 2023 Tre BEV vehicles
- Pre-Recall warning letter to Customers (23V580).
- Pre-Recall information letter to Nikola's Suppliers (23V580).
- VECI Label Replacement
- E-Compressor Oil Top-up. Certain e-compressors may have a small oil leak, requiring the e-compressor to be...
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Is the 2023 Nikola Tre Bev reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2023 Nikola Tre Bev.
What is the most common problem with the 2023 Nikola Tre Bev?
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How many recalls does the 2023 Nikola Tre Bev have?
3 recalls, covering electrical system and parking brake.
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