2025 Polestar Polestar 3 Wiring Recall (25V453)
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. · 969 vehicles · Reported July 7, 2025
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. is recalling 969 2025 Polestar Polestar 3 vehicles. Water may damage the electrical connectors between the engine bay and front bumper cable harnesses. Damage to harnesses can cause various electrical malfunctions, such as a loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 25V453 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V453000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | RP1063 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | July 7, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2025 Polestar Polestar 3 |
| Units affected | 969 |
| Build dates | March 10, 2024 to June 17, 2025 |
| Component | Electrical System > Wiring |
| Safety risk | Damage to harnesses can cause various electrical malfunctions, such as a loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2025 Polestar Polestar 3 in recall 25V453?
Water may damage the electrical connectors between the engine bay and front bumper cable harnesses.
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2025 Polestar 3 vehicles. Water may damage the electrical connectors between the engine bay and front bumper cable harnesses.
Is it safe to drive a 2025 Polestar 3 with recall 25V453?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Damage to harnesses can cause various electrical malfunctions, such as a loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Damage to harnesses can cause various electrical malfunctions, such as a loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Polestar 3 shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the wiring, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 25V453?
Recall 25V453 covers 969 vehicles: 2025 Polestar Polestar 3.
NHTSA lists 969 vehicles in this campaign, built March 10, 2024 to June 17, 2025. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Polestar | Polestar 3 |
What is the fix for the Polestar 3 wiring recall?
Yes. Polestar will replace the bumper harness and the inline front bumper/engine bay connector on the engine bay harness, free of charge.
Polestar will replace the bumper harness and the inline front bumper/engine bay connector on the engine bay harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2025. Owners may contact Polestar's customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is RP1063.
When was recall 25V453 announced?
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. reported recall 25V453 to NHTSA on July 7, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as July 31, 2025.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| March 10, 2024 | First affected vehicle built (per Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.'s filing). |
| June 17, 2025 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| July 7, 2025 | Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 25V453000. |
| July 31, 2025 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 15 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 464 days. If your Polestar 3 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Polestar 3 is part of recall 25V453?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V453 is open on your Polestar 3, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 25V453000 is open on your Polestar 3, it will be listed there, along with Polestar recall number RP1063. You can also ask any Polestar dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.
What should Polestar 3 owners do about recall 25V453?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 25V453000 applies to your Polestar 3.
- Call a Polestar dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Keep a simple log of any wiring symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Polestar 3 owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 79 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 49 of them about the electrical system.
Since recall 25V453 was reported on July 7, 2025, owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the electrical system on these vehicles. 8 of them (25%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the electrical system and were received on or after July 7, 2025, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related electrical system issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 79 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 49 of them involve the electrical system. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2025 Polestar Polestar 3: 79 complaints in total, 49 about the electrical system
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
On-board AC charger failure. Confirmed by dealer, parts on 4-6 week backorder. System gave two different messages. One in the driver's display reading "AC charging fault; Book a service" and a separate message in the main display reading "Critical Issue: Charging fault; Charging not possible".
2025 Polestar Polestar 3 owner, MA, NHTSA complaint 11639559, filed January 30, 2025
Vehicle does not charge on home charger (tesla universal wall charger with 60a breaker) at greater than 14a. Vehicle often shows error message when charging "charging interrupted". Other vehicles charge at speeds up to 50a on the charger. It is available for inspection upon request. Dealer aware of the problem.
2025 Polestar Polestar 3 owner, NJ, NHTSA complaint 11639744, filed January 30, 2025
– Vehicle displays are unresponsive and stay off or black, the display shows key indicators like speed & turn signals. Because the vehicle has no physical buttons you cannot control heat, cannot use backup cameras.
2025 Polestar Polestar 3 owner, NJ, NHTSA complaint 11639924, filed January 31, 2025
Can recall 25V453 make my Polestar 3 a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Owners often ask whether this wiring recall means their Polestar 3 qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Intermittent electrical problems are a frequent source of repeat repair visits: the dealer cannot reproduce the fault, the owner brings the 2025 Polestar Polestar 3 back, and the problem shows up again.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Polestar 3 went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 25V453
Did the recall 25V453 fix work?
Since recall 25V453 was reported on July 7, 2025, owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the electrical system on these vehicles. 8 of them (25%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed July 31, 2025.
Is the 25V453000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Polestar 3 is part of recall 25V453000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 25V453000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Polestar. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.