Polestar Polestar 3 recalls

8 official safety recalls for the Polestar Polestar 3 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. Rear seatback striker brackets may be loose

    Reported January 23, 2026Model years 2025NHTSA campaign 26V037000213 vehicles affected

    Loose striker brackets may let the rear seatback fall forward in a crash, allowing cargo into the cabin and increasing injury risk. Dealers will inspect and tighten the mounting nuts as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
    Defect
    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."
    Consequence
    A loose rear seat backrest may fall forward and allow cargo to enter the cabin during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    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.

  2. Front bumper may detach

    Reported August 26, 2025Model years 2025NHTSA campaign 25V55500068 vehicles affected

    Missing bolts may allow the front bumper to detach and become a road hazard, increasing crash risk. The remedy is to inspect the bumper and replace it and any missing screws, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
    Defect
    Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2025 Polestar 3 vehicles. The hood wing front bumper may be missing bolts, allowing the bumper to detach.
    Consequence
    A detached bumper can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Polestar will inspect the hood wing bumper for missing screws. If any screws are missing, the bumper and screws will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2025. Owners may contact Polestar's customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is RP1064.

  3. Hood wing may detach

    Reported August 21, 2025EU Safety Gate SR/03195/25

    The hood wing may be incorrectly attached to the front bumper and come loose while driving, potentially causing injuries. The recall asks end users to return the product.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Injuries
    Defect
    The hood wing may have been incorrectly attached to the front bumper during manufacturing. In such cases, the hood wing could come loose and detach while driving, which can lead to injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
    Remedy
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by Portugal

  4. Panoramic sunroof may detach

    Reported July 14, 2025Model years 2025NHTSA campaign 25V42000033 vehicles affected

    The panoramic glass sunroof may not be secured properly and could detach, creating a road hazard and increasing crash risk. The sunroof will be replaced free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
    Defect
    Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2025 Polestar 3 vehicles. The panoramic glass sunroof may not be properly secured and can detach.
    Consequence
    A detached glass sunroof can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Polestar will replace the panoramic glass sunroof, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 28, 2025. Owners may contact Polestar's customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is RP1060.

  5. Connector pins may corrode

    Reported July 10, 2025EU Safety Gate SR/02669/25

    Moisture can corrode pins inside a connector, causing electrical faults such as parking brake or start-up problems, loss of power steering assist, or warning messages. Loss of steering assist raises accident risk. The recall asks end users to return the product.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Injuries
    Defect
    Due to moisture ingress in a connector housing, the internal pins can corrode. This can result in electrical malfunctions, such as parking brake engagement issues, start-up difficulties, loss of power steering assist or multiple warning messages. A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of accidents and injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
    Remedy
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by Belgium

  6. Water may damage front bumper wiring connectors

    Reported July 7, 2025Model years 2025NHTSA campaign 25V453000969 vehicles affected

    Water may damage electrical connectors between the engine bay and front bumper wiring harnesses, causing electrical malfunctions such as loss of power steering assist and increasing crash or injury risk. The bumper harness and connector will be replaced free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    Damage to harnesses can cause various electrical malfunctions, such as a loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
    Remedy
    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.

  7. Rearview camera image may not display in reverse

    Reported May 7, 2025Model years 2025NHTSA campaign 25V2930003,664 vehicles affected

    The rearview camera image may not display in reverse, reducing the driver's view behind the vehicle and increasing crash risk. A dealer or over-the-air update will update the software, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
    Defect
    Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain Polestar 3 vehicles. 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."
    Consequence
    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.
    Remedy
    The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 24, 2025. Owners may contact Polestar's customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is RP1057.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

  8. Voltage converter may cause sudden loss of drive power

    Reported December 18, 2024Model years 2025NHTSA campaign 24V9400006 vehicles affected

    Fluctuations in the 12-volt system may damage the high-to-low voltage converter, reducing its ability to convert energy and causing a sudden loss of drive power that can increase crash risk. Dealers will replace the converter free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
    Defect
    Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2025 Polestar 3 hybrid electric vehicles. Fluctuations in the 12-volt system may have damaged the High to Low Voltage Converter Module (HLCM).
    Consequence
    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.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the High to Low Voltage Converter Module (HLCM), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2025. Owners may contact Polestar customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is RP1043.
    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.

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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