NHTSA Recall Data

Polestar Recalls (2021-2027)

Every recall for model year 2021 and newer · Safety warnings · California lemon law

✓ Reviewed by Jacob Shayesteh, Esq.·Updated October 2026

Recall campaigns

Do not drive / park outside

Polestar models affected

Repeat recalls

2026

Latest recall

NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns for model year 2021 and newer, 0 with a do-not-drive warning, 0 with a park-outside fire warning, and 0 where NHTSA’s filing shows an interim notice or no final fix on Polestar vehicles. The most common recall areas are rearview camera (4), ev and hybrid battery (4), body, doors and seats (2), lighting and visibility (1), electrical system (1). Find your model below, then check your VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup.

By model

Which Polestar models have recalls?

Polestar 1: 3 recalls
Polestar 2: 7 recalls
Polestar 3: 6 recalls

By component

What parts are recalled most on Polestar vehicles?

Recall area	Campaigns	Vehicles covered
Rearview Camera	4	85,121
EV and Hybrid Battery	4	3,595
Body, Doors and Seats	2	281
Lighting and Visibility	1	33
Electrical System	1	969
Brakes	1	2
Air Bags	1	7
Suspension, Wheels and Tires	1	3
Seat Belts	1	2

Recall list

What are the newest Polestar recalls?

2025 Polestar Polestar 3 Seat Fastener Recall (26V037)
January 23, 2026 · 213 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats
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."
Risk: A loose rear seat backrest may fall forward and allow cargo to enter the cabin during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat backrest striker bracket mounting nuts as necessary, free of charge.
2021-2025 Polestar Polestar 2 Backup Camera Software Recall (25V615) Repeat recall
September 15, 2025 · 27,816 vehicles · Rearview Camera
The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge.
2025 Polestar Polestar 3 Body Bumpers Recall (25V555)
August 26, 2025 · 68 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats
The hood wing front bumper may be missing bolts, allowing the bumper to detach.
Risk: A detached bumper can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Polestar will inspect the hood wing bumper for missing screws.
2025 Polestar Polestar 3 Sunroof Recall (25V420)
July 14, 2025 · 33 vehicles · Lighting and Visibility
The panoramic glass sunroof may not be properly secured and can detach.
Risk: A detached glass sunroof can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Polestar will replace the panoramic glass sunroof, free of charge.
2025 Polestar Polestar 3 Wiring Recall (25V453)
July 7, 2025 · 969 vehicles · Electrical System
Water may damage the electrical connectors between the engine bay and front bumper cable harnesses.
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: Polestar will replace the bumper harness and the inline front bumper/engine bay connector on the engine bay harness, free of charge.
2021, 2024 Polestar Polestar 2 Brake Recall (25V409)
July 2, 2025 · 2 vehicles · Brakes
In certain driving scenarios while coasting down a hill and using "One Pedal Drive," the vehicle may lose brake function.
Risk: A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised not to use "One Pedal Drive" until the repair has been completed.
2025 Polestar Polestar 3 Backup Camera Software Recall (25V293)
May 7, 2025 · 3,664 vehicles · Rearview Camera
The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.
2021-2025 Polestar Polestar 2 Backup Camera Software Recall (25V280) Repeat recall
April 25, 2025 · 27,816 vehicles · Rearview Camera
The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge.
2025 Polestar Polestar 3 Electric Drive System Recall (24V940)
December 18, 2024 · 6 vehicles · EV and Hybrid Battery
Fluctuations in the 12-volt system may have damaged the High to Low Voltage Converter Module (HLCM).
Risk: A damaged HLCM reduces the system's ability to convert energy, causing a sudden loss in drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the High to Low Voltage Converter Module (HLCM), free of charge.
2024 Polestar Polestar 2 Inflator Module Recall (24V939)
December 18, 2024 · 7 vehicles · Air Bags
The clamps may be improperly crimped on the driver's side inner far side air bag module (FSAB), which can cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
Risk: An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's side inner FSAB, free of charge.
2021-2024 Polestar Polestar 2 Backup Camera Recall (24V477)
June 26, 2024 · 25,825 vehicles · Rearview Camera
The Infotainment Head Unit (IHU) software may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Polestar has released an over-the-air IHU software update, free of charge.
2023 Polestar Polestar 2 Lower Ball Joint Recall (23V476)
July 12, 2023 · 3 vehicles · Suspension, Wheels and Tires
The front left lower ball joint may have been incorrectly installed, allowing the control arm to disconnect from the steering knuckle.
Risk: The control arm disconnecting from the steering knuckle can cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the ball joint fastening bolt as necessary, free of charge.
2021 Polestar Polestar 1 12-Volt Battery Recall (23V361) Repeat recall
May 22, 2023 · 66 vehicles · EV and Hybrid Battery
Defective high-voltage battery cells may cause the battery to overheat when fully charged.
Risk: The high-voltage battery overheating increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery pack and restore the electric driving range as necessary, free of charge.
2021 Polestar Polestar 1 12-Volt Battery Recall (22V926) Repeat recall
December 14, 2022 · 66 vehicles · EV and Hybrid Battery
Defective high-voltage battery cells may cause the battery to overheat when fully charged.
Risk: The high-voltage battery overheating increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery cells, free of charge.
2021 Polestar Polestar 1 Seat Belt Retractor Recall (21V683)
September 1, 2021 · 2 vehicles · Seat Belts
The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge.
2021-2022 Polestar Polestar 2 Electrical Management System Software Recall (21V110)
February 24, 2021 · 3,457 vehicles · EV and Hybrid Battery
The Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) microprocessor may reset and cause the high voltage system to disconnect.
Risk: A disconnected high voltage system can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Polestar will notify owners, and the software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.

Your rights

Can a Polestar recall make your car a lemon in California?

A recall alone does not make a Polestar a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act looks at whether a warranty defect substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety and was not fixed within a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

4 of the 16 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. 4 involve the engine, transmission or high-voltage battery, the kinds of repairs that often take several visits or weeks of downtime.

Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails 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.

What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.

Your rights

Polestar problems and California lemon law

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Polestar recalls

How many recalls does the Polestar have?

NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns for 2021 and newer Polestar vehicles as of October 1, 2026. The newest is 26V037000, filed January 23, 2026.

How do I check my Polestar for open recalls?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any authorized dealer to run it. Not every vehicle of a model year is included in each recall.

Are recall repairs free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. Ask the dealer to confirm before work begins.

Can I get a buyback for my Polestar?

Possibly, if a covered defect was not fixed in a reasonable number of attempts or the vehicle spent a long time out of service. A recall alone is not enough, but repeat repairs or a failed recall fix can support a claim.

Sources

NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recall and complaint data, accessed October 1, 2026
California Civil Code 1793.22

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