DecodedCarsFisker Karma
1 model years from 2012 to 2012, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2012–2012
- Class
- Subcompact Cars
- Latest engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 20–20 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 5 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2012 (4)
The 2012 Karma in brief
The 2012 Fisker Karma is a subcompact car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine, including a hybrid version and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 197 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 124-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,300 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 20 MPG combined (20 city / 21 highway), 8% worse than the 2012 subcompact car average of 21.7 MPG, for an estimated $4,100 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 5 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.
The Fisker Karma has 1 model year in our data, from 2012 to 2012.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (2), fuel/propulsion system (2), power train (1).
2012 has the most recalls (5); all years together count 5 campaigns and 4 owner complaints.
2012 Karma pros & cons
Full 2012 details →What's good
- Plug-in hybrid version availableOffered as a plug-in hybrid as well as gas.
- Few owner complaints4 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 240 for similar models.
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Show all 1 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 20 MPG | 196.9 in | 5,300 lb | Not rated | 5 | 4 |
Alternatives to the 2012 Karma
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Honda Accord | 27 MPG | Not rated | 8 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Impala | 22 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2012 Toyota Camry | 40 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Malibu | 26 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2012 Volkswagen Passat | 34 MPG | Not rated | 11 |
| 2012 Buick Regal | 28 MPG | Not rated | 7 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Fisker. How we calculate this →