Polestar Polestar 3 Recalls (2025)
Every recall for model year 2021 and newer · Safety warnings · California lemon law
The 2025 Polestar Polestar 3 has 6 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. Most involve body, doors and seats (2), lighting and visibility (1), electrical system (1). Check your VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup, and if your Polestar 3 keeps going back to the dealer for the same problem, it may qualify under California’s lemon law.
What recalls does the Polestar Polestar 3 have?
- 2025 Polestar Polestar 3 Seat Fastener Recall (26V037)
January 23, 2026 · 213 vehicles · Body, Doors and SeatsThe 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.
- 2025 Polestar Polestar 3 Body Bumpers Recall (25V555)
August 26, 2025 · 68 vehicles · Body, Doors and SeatsThe 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 VisibilityThe 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 SystemWater 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.
- 2025 Polestar Polestar 3 Backup Camera Software Recall (25V293)
May 7, 2025 · 3,664 vehicles · Rearview CameraThe 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.
- 2025 Polestar Polestar 3 Electric Drive System Recall (24V940)
December 18, 2024 · 6 vehicles · EV and Hybrid BatteryFluctuations 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.
Which Polestar 3 parts are recalled most?
| Recall area | Campaigns | Vehicles covered |
|---|---|---|
| Body, Doors and Seats | 2 | 281 |
| Lighting and Visibility | 1 | 33 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 969 |
| Rearview Camera | 1 | 3,664 |
| EV and Hybrid Battery | 1 | 6 |
Which Polestar 3 model years have the most recalls?
| Model year | Recalls | Campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 26V037000 (body, doors and seats), 25V555000 (body, doors and seats), 25V420000 (lighting and visibility), 25V453000 (electrical system), 25V293000 (rearview camera), 24V940000 (ev and hybrid battery) |
How do I check my Polestar 3 for open recalls?
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. The lookup lists every open safety recall on that specific vehicle, so you will see which of the 6 Polestar Polestar 3 campaigns above apply to you. You can also ask any authorized Polestar dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is on your registration card, your insurance card, and a plate at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield. Brand-new recalls can take a few days to show up, so check again if you received a letter.
What are Polestar 3 owners reporting?
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.
| Model year | Complaints | Most reported components |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 79 | Electrical System (49), Fuel/Propulsion System (10), Unknown Or Other (7) |
Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):
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, Electrical System, NHTSA complaint 11639559
Our vehicle will not charge using our home charging system, even though Polestar’s loaner vehicles charge without issue. We took delivery of the Polestar in early January, but it has spent nearly half the time since then at the service center.
2025 POLESTAR Polestar 3 owner, Fuel/Propulsion System, NHTSA complaint 11646040
Can a recall make your Polestar 3 a lemon in California?
Owners of a Polestar Polestar 3 often ask whether these recalls mean their vehicle qualifies under California's lemon law. Not by themselves. The question is whether a covered defect keeps coming back, or keeps the vehicle at the dealer, after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
1 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.
More Polestar Polestar 3 lemon law pages
Other Polestar models with recalls
- Polestar 1: 3 recalls
- Polestar 2: 7 recalls
- Polestar 3: 6 recalls
Frequently asked questions about Polestar Polestar 3 recalls
How many recalls does the Polestar Polestar 3 have?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for 2021 and newer Polestar Polestar 3 vehicles as of October 1, 2026. The newest is 26V037000, filed January 23, 2026.
How do I check my Polestar Polestar 3 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 Polestar 3?
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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