NHTSA vehicle safety data

2022 Nikola TRE BEV Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2022 Nikola TRE BEV has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Nikola dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2022 Nikola TRE BEV. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

NHTSA #24V844000

Reported November 7, 2024 · Nikola Corporation

Potentially affected: 72 vehicles

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT

NHTSA #23V580000

Reported October 6, 2023 · Nikola Corporation

Potentially affected: 209 vehicles

Park outside only — fire risk while parked indoors or near structures.

Defect description

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

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

PARKING BRAKE

NHTSA #23V249000

Reported April 6, 2023 · Nikola Corporation

Potentially affected: 364 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

NHTSA #23V090000

Reported February 16, 2023 · Nikola Corporation

Potentially affected: 137 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

NHTSA #22V689000

Reported September 14, 2022 · Nikola Corporation

Potentially affected: 93 vehicles

Defect description

Nikola Corporation (Nikola) is recalling certain 2022 Tre BEV vehicles. The seat belt shoulder anchorage assembly may have been improperly installed.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the seat belt anchor assembly and adjuster, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 1, 2022. Owners may contact Nikola customer service at 1-888-429-9216. Nikola's number for this recall is 22VDC07007R.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

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