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2021 Polestar Polestar 1 recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Polestar Polestar 1, spanning 2 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns3not VIN-specific
Component groups2distinct top-level categories
Latest recordMay 22, 2023report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2021 Polestar Polestar 1 recall campaigns

The 2021 Polestar Polestar 1 report contains 3 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 23V361000 dated May 22, 2023.
CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 23V361000

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
May 22, 2023
Potential units
66campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: June 26, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 22V926000

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
December 14, 2022
Potential units
66campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: May 22, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 21V683000

Component
SEAT BELTS
Report received
September 1, 2021
Potential units
2campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

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.".

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: October 22, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2021 Polestar Polestar 1?

The most frequent component groups in 2021 Polestar Polestar 1 campaign records are Electrical System (2), Seat Belts (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Electrical System2
Seat Belts1

03 / MODEL-YEAR CONTEXT

How the 2021 Polestar Polestar 1 compares across model years

RecallRoad publishes 2 model-year reports for the Polestar Polestar 1, spanning 2020–2021; each year keeps its NHTSA campaign count separate.
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