2025 Nikola Tre Fcev problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly:mounting 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 (7)
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.
Fuel/Propulsion System 2024-10-30 · PSW-WI-TFWI007 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
work instruction for installation of the ch2 decals onto fcev vehicles.
Fuel/Propulsion System 2024-10-30 · TFTSB002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
a coolant fitting may come loose due to excess tension on a coolant line. extension of the hose returns the tension to an appropriate level.
Fuel/Propulsion System 2024-10-03 · PSW-WI-TFWI006-2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
work instructions for replacing the original set screw with a modified set screw.
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What owners report
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