2022–2023 Nikola Tre Bev Electrical System Recall 23V580000 (Nikola 23VDC-0601)
NHTSA recall 23V580000 (Nikola recall 23VDC-0601) covers about 209 2022–2023 Nikola Tre Bev vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Oct 6, 2023. NHTSA lists a PARK-OUTSIDE advisory: owners should park outside and away from buildings until the repair is done.
Source: NHTSA campaign 23V580000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
Park outside: NHTSA safety advisory
NHTSA lists a park-outside advisory for this campaign. Owners should park affected vehicles outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.
What's recalled
Component: Electrical system (propulsion system, traction battery, thermal management, fluid/coolant)
Nikola Corporation (Nikola) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tre BEV vehicles. Coolant may leak inside the battery pack.
The risk
Leaking coolant can accumulate inside the battery pack, causing an electrical short and increasing the risk of fire.
The remedy and its status
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.
Status: NHTSA lists Oct 12, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Nikola recall number 23VDC-0601
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 23V580000 as 23VDC-0601. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "23VDC-0601 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Nikola Tre Bev | 2022–2023 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Oct 6, 2023
- Owner notification
- Oct 12, 2023
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Nikola Corporation
Check your VIN for 23V580000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 23V580000 is open, call any Nikola dealer's service department and give them the recall number (23V580000 or 23VDC-0601). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V580000?
NHTSA recall 23V580000 (Nikola recall 23VDC-0601) covers about 209 2022–2023 Nikola Tre Bev vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Oct 6, 2023. NHTSA lists a PARK-OUTSIDE advisory: owners should park outside and away from buildings until the repair is done. It covers certain 2022-2023 Tre BEV vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 23V580000?
NHTSA's record for 23V580000 carries a park-outside advisory: owners should park outside and away from buildings and other vehicles until the recall repair is done.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 23V580000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Nikola dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 23V580000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures." NHTSA lists Oct 12, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Nikola recall number for 23V580000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 23VDC-0601. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (23VDC-0601) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 23V580000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 23V580000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.