2025 Polestar Polestar 3 Seat Fastener Recall (26V037)

Recall 26V037 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2025 Polestar Polestar 3 in recall 26V037?

The striker brackets that secure the rear seat backrest may be loose.

Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2025 Polestar 3 vehicles. The striker brackets that secure the rear seat backrest may be loose. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."

Is it safe to drive a 2025 Polestar 3 with recall 26V037?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A loose rear seat backrest may fall forward and allow cargo to enter the cabin during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A loose rear seat backrest may fall forward and allow cargo to enter the cabin during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the critical fasteners.

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V037?

Recall 26V037 covers 213 vehicles: 2025 Polestar Polestar 3.

NHTSA lists 213 vehicles in this campaign, built October 6, 2024 to September 22, 2025. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Polestar 3 seat fastener recall?

Yes. Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat backrest striker bracket mounting nuts as necessary, free of charge.

Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat backrest striker bracket mounting nuts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 4, 2026. Owners may contact Polestar's customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is RP1079. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 30, 2026.

When was recall 26V037 announced?

Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. reported recall 26V037 to NHTSA on January 23, 2026. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as March 4, 2026.

This recall was filed 8 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 351 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 26V037?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V037 is open on your Polestar 3, it will be listed there.

The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2025 Polestar 3 vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.

What should Polestar 3 owners do about recall 26V037?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 26V037000 applies to your Polestar 3.
2. Book the recall appointment with any authorized Polestar dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Keep a simple log of any critical fasteners symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.

What are Polestar 3 owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 79 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 0 of them about the body, doors and seats.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the body, doors and seats have been filed since recall 26V037 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 79 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 0 of them involve the body, doors and seats. 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, 0 about the body, doors and seats

Can recall 26V037 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.

Recall 26V037000 does not automatically make your Polestar 3 a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?

Door latch, seat and body structure defects can affect safety in a crash and everyday use. If the recall repair does not solve the problem, the repeat visit is part of your record.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2025 Polestar Polestar 3 has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.

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.

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