How many recalls does Polestar have?

NHTSA has 17 Polestar recall campaigns on record across 3 models for the 2020 to 2025 model years. The most common areas are the electrical system, back over prevention, and service brakes.

Which Polestar has the most recalls?

The Polestar Polestar 2 has the most recall campaigns of any Polestar model in our records. A model with more recalls is often just the brand's best-seller, on the road in larger numbers and for more years.

Is Polestar reliable when it comes to recalls?

Polestar scores 29 out of 100 for recall severity, ranking 46 of 52 makes we track. The score looks at how serious the recalls are, such as do-not-drive warnings and critical safety systems, rather than the raw count.

How do I check a Polestar for recalls?

Open the model you want from the list below to see its full recall history, or enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page to see the open recalls for one specific Polestar. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

Polestar Recalls (2020-2025)

Safety score

29/100

Above-average recall-severity risk Lower recall-severity risk than 12% of makes we track.

Polestar scores 29 out of 100 (grade D) for recall severity, which ranks it 46 of 52 makes and busier than most brands. The score is the recall-weighted average of its models, so the brands with the most do-not-drive and critical-safety recalls sit at the bottom. How the score works.

In total, NHTSA lists 17 Polestar recall campaigns across 3 models for the 2020-2025 model years. The single largest affected 27,816 vehicles. The system recalled most often is the electrical system.

A high recall count usually tracks how many cars a brand sells and how long its models have been on the road, not how dangerous they are. The safety score below adjusts for that by weighing how serious and recent each recall is. The table further down breaks every Polestar model out so you can see which ones drive the count.

Polestar recalls by year

Polestar recalls by affected system

Electrical System

5 Back Over Prevention

How Polestar compares

Makes ranked by recall-severity score (higher is better). Polestar is highlighted.

Rank	Make	Score	Recalls
#43	Ram	D 33	194
#44	Saturn	D 33	9
#45	Mazda	D 32	78
#46	Polestar	D 29	17
#47	Rivian	D 28	22
#48	Hyundai	D 26	198
#49	Saab	D 24	5

All Polestar models

Model	Score	Recalls	Largest recall	Years
Polestar 2	D 38	7	27,816	2021-2025
Polestar 3	D 29	6	3,664	2025
Polestar 1	F 14	4	66	2020-2021

Recent Polestar recalls

Polestar 3 Jan 23, 2026 · 213 vehicles · NHTSA 26V037000
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 wit…
Polestar 2 Sep 15, 2025 · 27,816 vehicles · NHTSA 25V615000
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Polestar 2 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
Polestar 3 Aug 26, 2025 · 68 vehicles · NHTSA 25V555000
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.
Polestar 3 Jul 14, 2025 · 33 vehicles · NHTSA 25V420000
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2025 Polestar 3 vehicles. The panoramic glass sunroof may not be properly secured and can detach.
Polestar 3 Jul 7, 2025 · 969 vehicles · NHTSA 25V453000
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.
Polestar 2 Jul 2, 2025 · 2 vehicles · NHTSA 25V409000
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2021 and 2024 Polestar 2 vehicles. In certain driving scenarios while coasting down a hill and using "One Pedal Drive," the vehicle may lo…
Polestar 3 May 7, 2025 · 3,664 vehicles · NHTSA 25V293000
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 co…
Polestar 2 Apr 25, 2025 · 27,816 vehicles · NHTSA 25V280000
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Polestar 2 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles …

Common questions about Polestar recalls

How many recalls does Polestar have?: NHTSA has 17 Polestar recall campaigns on record across 3 models for the 2020 to 2025 model years. The most common areas are the electrical system, back over prevention, and service brakes.
Which Polestar has the most recalls?: The Polestar Polestar 2 has the most recall campaigns of any Polestar model in our records. A model with more recalls is often just the brand's best-seller, on the road in larger numbers and for more years.
Is Polestar reliable when it comes to recalls?: Polestar scores 29 out of 100 for recall severity, ranking 46 of 52 makes we track. The score looks at how serious the recalls are, such as do-not-drive warnings and critical safety systems, rather than the raw count.
How do I check a Polestar for recalls?: Open the model you want from the list below to see its full recall history, or enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page to see the open recalls for one specific Polestar. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

Recalls for other makes

Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For sourcing and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.