2024 Nikola Tre Fcev problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Fuel/Propulsion System 2025-02-07 · campaign 25V073000 · 95 vehicles
Defect: Nikola Corporation (Nikola) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Tre FCEV trucks. The hydrogen tank mounting block bolts may be too long and damage the tank.
Risk: A damaged tank can leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Nikola will inspect and replace the bolts, and replace the hydrogen tank as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 14, 2025. Owners may contact Nikola customer service at 1-630-808-4531. Nikola's number for this recall is 24VDC1101.
Service bulletins (9)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Suspension 2025-01-27 · TFTSB004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain tre fcev vehicles may have had rear axle shock absorbers incorrectly installed. reinstalling the shock absorbers correctly will ensure proper vehicle performance.
Fuel/Propulsion System 2024-11-28 · DLE 112724 · Other
dealer field inspection for a preliminary investigation.
Fuel/Propulsion System 2024-11-23 · DLE 112224 · Other
hydrogen tank mounting block clash inspection instruction for dle 112224.
Structure:body 2024-11-14 · PSW-WI-TFTSB003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
fasteners on the rear backpack center panel and rear backpack filter panels are susceptible to corrosion. replacing the fasteners with the upgraded hardware will improve corrosion resistance. this does not affect the functionality of the fasteners or increase the danger of separation.
Service Brakes 2024-11-08 · PSW-WI-FSC002 · Service Campaign
e-compressor oil cooler may have premature wear, causing oil to mix with coolant. this does not affect the performance of the oil cooler.
Fuel/Propulsion System 2024-10-30 · PSW-WI-TFWI007 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
work instruction for installation of the ch2 decals onto fcev vehicles.
Showing the 6 most recent of 9 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-10-24 · Fuel/Propulsion System“this class 8 semi truck vehicle has experienced a total of five roadside propulsion outages resulting in three towings and two instances whereby the truck was operated in battery only mode at reduced power to reach the next hydrogen fueling station. the error codes included "fuel cell shutdown" and "tank valve error". this has occurred with a remai…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.