Polestar Polestar 3 recall history

Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Polestar Polestar 3, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.

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At a Glance

Total Recalls 5
Total Complaints 89
Years Covered 2025–2025

Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.

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Key Takeaways

A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Polestar Polestar 3, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.

Recall Themes

Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.

Electrical

2 campaigns · Years: 2025

These campaigns relate to wiring or electrical components that can cause warning lights, loss of function, or fire risk in some cases.

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Other

1 campaign · Years: 2025

These campaigns do not fit a single dominant theme, or the component taxonomy is broad.

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Structure

1 campaign · Years: 2025

These campaigns relate to structural components such as frame/body parts that can affect crash protection or integrity.

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Visibility and lighting

1 campaign · Years: 2025

These campaigns relate to lighting, glass, or visibility components (lamps, wipers, and related systems).

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Most Reported Issues

Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Polestar Polestar 3 in NHTSA complaint data are Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Back over prevention: sensing system: camera.

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Year-by-Year Overview

Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.

Model Year Recalls Complaints Details
2025 5 89 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Back over prevention: sensing system: camera.

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Recall Evidence by Year

A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.

Most common areas involved: Electrical system , Back over prevention and Visibility

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2025

  • Electrical system: Propulsion system: Safety recall involving the electrical system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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    Summary: 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).
  • Back over prevention: Software: Safety recall involving the back over prevention area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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    Summary: 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."
  • Visibility: Sun/moon roof assembly: Safety recall involving the visibility area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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    Summary: Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2025 Polestar 3 vehicles. The panoramic glass sunroof may not be properly secured and can detach.
  • Electrical system: Wiring: Safety recall involving the electrical system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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    Summary: 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.
  • Structure: Bumpers: Safety recall involving the structure area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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    Summary: 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.

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