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2025 Polestar Polestar 3
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- Electrical System. Review the 49 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Forward Collision Avoidance. Review the 10 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 10 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
4 crash reports0 fire reports1 injury reports
What owners actually said
78 reportsCharging on AC power failed. Needed to replace GHCA at dealer, and happened two more times, so 3 trips to the dealer to get a new charging component. Lack of charge left us stranded.
Vehicle has had onboard charger failure twice
AC Charging Fail. Unable to use home charger to charge car even after polestar took car in to replace OBC.
Vehicle stopped charging on level 2 alternating current chargers
Unable to use AC charging, faulty on board charger module. Occurred at 500 miles/2 weeks of ownership. No warnings.
After about 3600 miles in service the car stopped charging on level-2 AC chargers. Per discussion with Polestar service the GHVC component failed and was replaced under warranty.
Module allowing at home level 2 charging failed
three issues 1) media control are not built to steering wheel. The only way to change media is to use the dial. I have to move my hand away from steering wheel and move my eye to see the control. This is a safety hazard. 2) Polestar's driver monitoring software is too sensitive to report overwhelming false alarms. The alarm tr…
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three issues 1) media control are not built to steering wheel. The only way to change media is to use the dial. I have to move my hand away from steering wheel and move my eye to see the control. This is a safety hazard. 2) Polestar's driver monitoring software is too sensitive to report overwhelming false alarms. The alarm triggers when turning my head on lane change, moving my eye to change media etc. When there is way too many false alarm, the system become a safety hazard per se. 3) Steering wheel hand detection sometimes don't work even when I have my hand on it. Another distraction.
AC charger unexpectedly fails and replacement parts take 3-4 weeks to obtain. Lack of AC charging could strand a driver in an area where no DC chargers are available.
Official recalls
626V037000 · Seats:critical Fasteners
Jan 23, 2026
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 & remedy
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.
25V555000 · Structure:body:bumpers
Aug 26, 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 & remedy
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.
25V420000 · Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly
Jul 14, 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 & remedy
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.
25V453000 · Electrical System:wiring
Jul 7, 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 & remedy
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.
25V293000 · Back Over Prevention:software
May 7, 2025
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 & remedy
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.
24V940000 · Electrical System:propulsion System
Dec 18, 2024
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 & remedy
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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