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Polestar 3 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 79 owner complaints for the Polestar 3, covering model year 2025. Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 6 recall campaigns on file
  • 79 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 1 model year with data (2025)
  • top component: Electrical System (49 complaints)
  • latest recall 26V037000 (reported Jan 23, 2026)
  • 4 complaints reporting a crash (5.1%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 1 complaint reporting an injury (1.3%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Polestar 3 complaints by model year

1 model year · NHTSA complaints

All 79 complaints are for the 2025 model year.

Polestar 3 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Polestar 3 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
2025794010

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Polestar 3 components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 49 complaints (62.0% of all 79), followed by Forward Collision Avoidance (11) and Fuel/Propulsion System (10).

Components named most often in Polestar 3 complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Polestar 3 complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Electrical System4962.0%
Forward Collision Avoidance1113.9%
Fuel/Propulsion System1012.7%
Back Over Prevention810.1%
Unknown or Other78.9%
Power Train67.6%
Service Brakes45.1%
Structure45.1%
Vehicle Speed Control45.1%
Engine33.8%
Steering33.8%
Air Bags22.5%
Exterior Lighting22.5%
Lane Departure22.5%
Latches/Locks/Linkages22.5%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Polestar 3 recalls

6 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name 3, newest first. The 6 campaigns cover model year 2025.

  • 6 recall campaigns
  • 1 over-the-air remedy
Polestar 3 recall campaigns covering each model year
2025: 6 campaigns

  1. NHTSA campaign 26V037000

    Reported

    Seats › Critical Fasteners

    Model year 2025

    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.

    Filed by Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.

  2. NHTSA campaign 25V555000

    Reported

    Structure › Body › Bumpers

    Model year 2025

    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.

    Filed by Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.

  3. NHTSA campaign 25V420000

    Reported

    Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly

    Model year 2025

    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.

    Filed by Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.

  4. NHTSA campaign 25V453000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Wiring

    Model year 2025

    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.

    Filed by Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.

  5. NHTSA campaign 25V293000

    Reported

    Back Over Prevention › Software

    Model year 2025 · Over-the-air fix

    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.

    Filed by Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.

  6. NHTSA campaign 24V940000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Propulsion System

    Model year 2025

    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.

    Filed by Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Polestar 3 questions

4 questions

How many recalls does the Polestar 3 have?

NHTSA lists 6 vehicle recall campaigns for the Polestar 3, covering model year 2025. The most recent, 26V037000, was reported on January 23, 2026 and is filed under “Seats”.

What is the most common Polestar 3 complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 49 complaints, or 62.0% of all 79. Forward Collision Avoidance (11) and Fuel/Propulsion System (10) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Polestar 3?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Polestar dealer.

How many Polestar 3 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 79 complaints, 4 report a crash, 0 a fire, 1 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

Other Polestar models

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The Polestar models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Polestar VIN decoder with every Polestar model page, WMI code and VIN note.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.