Model year record

2025 POLESTAR Polestar 3

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 252 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V037000

Seats: critical fasteners

Component
Seats: critical fasteners
Manufacturer
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.
Vehicles affected
213
Reported to NHTSA
2026-01-23
Owners notified
2026-03-20

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

A loose rear seat backrest may fall forward and allow cargo to enter the cabin during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V555000

Structure: body: bumpers

Component
Structure: body: bumpers
Manufacturer
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.
Vehicles affected
68
Reported to NHTSA
2025-08-26
Owners notified
2025-09-30

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A detached bumper can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V420000

Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly

Component
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
Manufacturer
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.
Vehicles affected
33
Reported to NHTSA
2025-07-14
Owners notified
2025-07-25

Defect description

Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2025 Polestar 3 vehicles. The panoramic glass sunroof may not be properly secured and can detach.

Safety risk

A detached glass sunroof can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V453000

Electrical system: wiring

Component
Electrical system: wiring
Manufacturer
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.
Vehicles affected
969
Reported to NHTSA
2025-07-07
Owners notified
2025-07-31

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V293000

Back over prevention: software

Component
Back over prevention: software
Manufacturer
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.
Vehicles affected
3,664
Reported to NHTSA
2025-05-07
Owners notified
2025-06-24

Defect description

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."

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V940000

Electrical system: propulsion system

Component
Electrical system: propulsion system
Manufacturer
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.
Vehicles affected
6
Reported to NHTSA
2024-12-18
Owners notified
2025-01-17

Defect description

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).

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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 complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system98745 mi
Fuel/propulsion system20
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera14
Unknown or other14
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking12
Power train12
Forward collision avoidance: warnings10
Service brakes8745 mi
Vehicle speed control8
Engine6
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control6
Steering6
Air bags4
Exterior lighting4
Lane departure: assist4
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch4
Structure: body4
Back over prevention: warnings2
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery2
Lane departure: blind spot detection2
Lane departure: warning2
Structure: body: door: handle: exterior2
Structure: body: door: handle: interior2
Structure: interior trim2
Suspension2
Visibility/wiper2

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.