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2025 Polestar Polestar 3 recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Polestar Polestar 3, spanning 5 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 campaigns6not VIN-specific
Component groups5distinct top-level categories
Latest recordJanuary 23, 2026report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2025 Polestar Polestar 3 recall campaigns

The 2025 Polestar Polestar 3 report contains 6 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 26V037000 dated January 23, 2026.
CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 26V037000

Component
SEATS
Report received
January 23, 2026
Potential units
213campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

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.".

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: March 20, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 25V555000

Component
STRUCTURE
Report received
August 26, 2025
Potential units
68campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: September 30, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 25V420000

Component
VISIBILITY
Report received
July 14, 2025
Potential units
33campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: July 25, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 25V453000

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
July 7, 2025
Potential units
969campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: July 31, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 25V293000

Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Report received
May 7, 2025
Potential units
3,664campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

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.".

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: June 24, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 24V940000

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
December 18, 2024
Potential units
6campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

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).

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: January 17, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2025 Polestar Polestar 3?

The most frequent component groups in 2025 Polestar Polestar 3 campaign records are Electrical System (2), Back Over Prevention (1), Visibility (1), Structure (1), Seats (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Electrical System2
Back Over Prevention1
Visibility1
Structure1
Seats1

03 / MODEL-YEAR CONTEXT

How the 2025 Polestar Polestar 3 compares across model years

RecallRoad publishes 1 model-year reports for the Polestar Polestar 3, spanning 2025–2025; each year keeps its NHTSA campaign count separate.
Open the complete Polestar Polestar 3 model history →