Polestar Polestar 1 recalls

6 official safety recalls for the Polestar Polestar 1 from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Brake pedal may detach from brake booster

    Reported November 5, 2024Model years 2020NHTSA campaign 24V8350006 vehicles affected

    An improperly assembled fastener may let the brake pedal detach from the brake booster, causing loss of braking and increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will tighten the connection, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
    Defect
    Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2020 Polestar 1 vehicles. The fastener that connects the brake pedal and the brake booster may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake pedal to detach from the brake booster.
    Consequence
    Brake pedal detachment can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will tighten the pushrod screw joint, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2024. Owners may contact Polestar customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is RP1039.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

  2. High voltage battery may overheat when fully charged

    Reported May 25, 2023Model years 2019–2021DVSA recall R/2023/1565 vehicles affected

    The high voltage battery may overheat if the vehicle remains plugged in after reaching full charge. Battery cell modules will be replaced; full electric driving range will be restored if the temporary software fix has already been downloaded.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    There is a potential for the high voltage battery to overheat when fully charged and the vehicle remains plugged in once full charge is reached.
    Defect
    There is a potential for the high voltage battery to overheat when fully charged and the vehicle remains plugged in once full charge is reached.
    Remedy
    Replace the battery cell modules and restore the electric driving range to full capacity if the temporary software fix from R10202 has been previously downloaded to the vehicle.

  3. High-voltage battery cells may overheat

    Reported May 22, 2023Model years 2020–2021NHTSA campaign 23V36100066 vehicles affected

    Defective high-voltage battery cells may cause the battery to overheat when fully charged, increasing fire risk. Dealers will replace the battery pack and restore electric driving range as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
    Defect
    Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Polestar 1 vehicles. Defective high-voltage battery cells may cause the battery to overheat when fully charged.
    Consequence
    The high-voltage battery overheating increases the risk of a fire.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery pack and restore the electric driving range as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 66, 2023. Owners may contact Polestar customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is R102316. Note: This recall supersedes Recall 22V-926 (R10216). Any vehicle that received the interim repair under Recall 22V-926 (R10202) will still need to have the remedy for 23V-361 (R10216) performed.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  4. High-voltage battery may have a potential issue

    Reported December 19, 2022Model years 2012–2021DVSA recall R/2022/3585 vehicles affected

    A potential issue with the high-voltage battery has been identified. As an interim measure, software will be installed to prevent the battery from being fully charged.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Investigations have identified that there may be a potential issue with the high-voltage battery.
    Defect
    Investigations have identified that there may be a potential issue with the high-voltage battery.
    Remedy
    As an interim solution due to hardware component availability issues software should be downloaded to the vehicle which will prevent the battery from being fully charged.

  5. High-voltage battery cells may overheat

    Reported December 14, 2022Model years 2020–2021NHTSA campaign 22V92600066 vehicles affected

    Defective high-voltage battery cells may overheat when fully charged, increasing the risk of fire. Dealers will replace the cells free of charge. An interim software update is available at a dealership.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
    Defect
    Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Polestar 1 vehicles. Defective high-voltage battery cells may cause the battery to overheat when fully charged.
    Consequence
    The high-voltage battery overheating increases the risk of a fire.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery cells, free of charge. Remedy parts are expected to become ready by June 2023. As an interim repair, owners will need to take their vehicle to a dealership for a software update. Interim notices were mailed January 31, 2023. Owners may contact Polestar customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is R10202. Note: This recall has been superseded by Recall 23V361 (R102316). Any vehicle that received the interim repair under Recall 22V926 (R10202) will still need to have the remedy for 23V361 (R102316) performed.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  6. Seat belt retractors may deactivate early

    Reported September 1, 2021Model years 2021NHTSA campaign 21V6830002 vehicles affected

    The seat belt retractors may deactivate early, preventing a child restraint from securing properly and increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies as necessary, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
    Defect
    Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2021 Polestar PS1 vehicles. 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."
    Consequence
    An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 22, 2021. Owners may contact Polestar customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is R10112.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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