2012 Fisker Karma for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 11.5 L/100 km combined (EPA). 5 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.5 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 5
For sale
We do not have a 2012 Fisker Karma for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2012 Fisker Karma specs
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo hybrid |
|---|---|
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 1-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Plug-in hybrid |
| City | 11.9 L/100 km |
| Highway | 11.0 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.5 L/100 km |
| Electric range | 386 km |
| CO₂ | 105 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $17.83 |
2012 Fisker Karma: every figure
| Displacement | 2.0 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 |
| MPG highway (US) | 21 |
| MPG combined (US) | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 24 |
| Charge at 240 V | 6 hours |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 198 L (7 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,100 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,566 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 Fisker Karma
- NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (4), fuel/propulsion system (2) and power train (2). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V181000 | 2019-03-06 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Karma Automotive (Karma) is recalling certain 2012 Fisker Karma vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New... |
| 17V004000 | 2017-01-06 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Karma Automotive LLC (Karma) is recalling certain 2012 Fisker Karma vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina and Texas. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the... |
| 12V413000 | 2012-08-22 | engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan | Fisker Automotive (Fisker) is recalling certain model year 2012 Fisker Karma passenger cars manufactured from June 15, 2011, through July 9, 2012. A manufacturing defect in the low temperature cooling fan may result in a direct short. |
| 12V241000 | 2012-05-30 | electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery | FISKER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 FISKER KARMA PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 22, 2011, THROUGH JANUARY 20, 2012. WITHIN THE HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY, CERTAIN HOSE CLAMPS MAY HAVE BEEN POSITIONED INCORRECTLY DURING ASSEMBLY. IF POSITIONED INCORRECTLY, THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER COULD INTERFERE... |
| 11V598000 | 2011-12-27 | electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery | FISKER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 FISKER KARMA PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 3, 2011. WITHIN THE HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY, CERTAIN HOSE CLAMPS MAY HAVE BEEN POSITIONED INCORRECTLY DURING ASSEMBLY. IF POSITIONED INCORRECTLY, THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER COULD INTERFERE WITH... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2012 Fisker Karma for buyers
No 2012 Fisker Karma is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. Before you buy the 2012 Fisker Karma, here is what the figures say and what to look at.
Recalls and complaints
NHTSA has 6 owner complaints on file, mostly about electrical system, fuel/propulsion system and power train. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed.
Reading the spec sheet
It uses the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo hybrid and rear-wheel drive. It is a plug-in hybrid: it runs on electricity for a short distance, then on gas like a regular hybrid. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
Expect about 35 litres for every 300 km, going by its 11.5 L/100 km combined rating. It can cover about 386 km on electricity before switching to gas. A weekend of 300 km comes to about $53.49 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$4,100 a year for 15,000 miles.
Living with the Karma
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. For luggage, 198 litres means about a large suitcase and a couple of soft bags.
Who rents the Karma
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.
A longer test drive
Rent the Karma for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience.
What it costs to run
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$4,100 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $178.30 at our price setting.
Year and trim
Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
Over to you
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Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2012 Fisker Karma from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 Fisker Karma for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 Fisker Karma
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 Fisker Karma?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2012 Fisker Karma before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2012 Fisker Karma have recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2012 Fisker Karma cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$4,100 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3566.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.