NHTSA Recall 23V580000: Fluid/coolant (electrical system)
Park outside Nikola Corporation reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 209 vehicles. It affects 2022–2023 Nikola Tre BEV.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V580000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 23VDC-0601 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › PROPULSION SYSTEM › TRACTION BATTERY › THERMAL MANAGEMENT › FLUID/COOLANT |
| Report received | October 6, 2023 |
| Owner notification | October 12, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Nikola Corporation (Nikola) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tre BEV vehicles. Coolant may leak inside the battery pack.
Safety 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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 23V580000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.