2025 POLESTAR POLESTAR 3

6 recalls, 126 complaints

SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

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."

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 Identificat... Read more

213 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.

STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

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.

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. Pol... Read more

68 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

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.

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.

33 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

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.

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.

969 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

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."

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.

3,664 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

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).

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.

6 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

126 total complaints 5 crashes 1 fires

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	20
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	16
POWER TRAIN	14
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	10
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	10
SERVICE BRAKES	6
STEERING	6
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	4
VISIBILITY/WIPER	4
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS	3

Incident date: Jun 22, 2026

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The vehicle is a 2016 Kia Soul 1.6L GDI with approximately 83,000 miles. The vehicle experienced engine performance issues, loss of power, and stalling. A Kia dealership diagnosed a failed/melted cata... Read more

Incident date: Jun 12, 2026

The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving at 7 MPH, the sunroof exploded outward. The sunroof cover was closed during the failure, preventing glass fragments from falling inside the vehicle. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. Upon inspection, the ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 12, 2026

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 26V104000 (Electrical System, Exterior Lighting) and 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. The dealer was contacted; and the contact was informed tha... Read more

Incident date: May 30, 2026

On-Board Charger not working on L2 charge

Incident date: Apr 30, 2026

When the vehicle was started this morning, it sounded like it was chugging and did not wasn’t to stay on. Then when the driver went to drive, he got the notification on my dash to stop safely and the engine was disabled. The check engine light was on, as well as the battery light was on, and the w... Read more

Incident date: Mar 10, 2026

Vehicle: 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD Purchase Date: [XXX] Mileage at Purchase: ~54,900 miles Dealer: Cherry Hill Jeep Chrysler Dodge, Cherry Hill, NJ I am filing this complaint because I am currently being required to drive a vehicle with a severe wheel misalignment that is visually observable, wh... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Mar 10, 2026

Crash

Incident date: Mar 10, 2026

The vehicle's Telematics Control Box (TCB), located beneath the roof-mounted shark fin antenna, failed due to water intrusion and internal corrosion. The failure produced the following fault codes confirmed by BMW of Norwood, MA: B7F341 (backup battery hardware defective), B7F33C (internal ECU error... Read more

Incident date: Jan 20, 2026

Unknown

Incident date: Apr 4, 2026

A significant engine failure occurred while driving, presenting as loud knocking from the engine. The issue developed without prior warning lights or messages. The vehicle was inspected by a dealership and the problem was confirmed as internal engine failure (piston slap/engine knock). The dealersh... Read more

Incident date: Mar 13, 2026

Received Safety Recall 26S08 about rear suspension toe link. However, the new toe link design Ford provided as a remedy only fixes the breakage issue, but it is known to be "inadjustable" and causing control issues from the recall on previous model years. The new toe link will lose alignment within ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 1, 2025

2020 KIA Telluride failed oil consumption test. Available for inspection upon request. A vehicle running on no oil will cause an engine to seize putting myself and others at risk. Confirmed problem by KIA. I have documentation of 3 oil consumption tests performed on my 2020 KIA Telluride at the dea... Read more

Incident date: Dec 1, 2025

The contact owns a 2024 Lexus ES 300h. The contact stated that while his wife was in reverse (R) and backing up into a parking space at approximately 2 MPH, she crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The contact stated that his wife did not hear the rear collision proximity alarm, and the vehicle... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Dec 1, 2025

The vehicle has experienced repeated failures of the high-voltage charging system that prevent normal charging. The first failure occurred at approximately 511 miles, with warning messages related to the charging/high-voltage system and inability to charge reliably using normal AC charging equipment... Read more

Incident date: Jan 22, 2026

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the passenger's side A-pillar trim detached from the vehicle. The l... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2026

i had taken care of the recall items in regards to the failing 6.2L engine. I was driving on the highway (going ~70mph) when all of a sudden the car kicked into neutral and the engine shut off. I was able to pull over, but the engine would not turn on. Electronics worked, but I think i had a total e... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2026

The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Palisade. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V607000 (Seat Belts); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the rear passenger's side seat belt assembly failed to latch on the initial attempt a... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2026

Car was parked in parking lot and was not moved. When I returned to my car after working I got in and looked out my rearview mirror as I was about to put car in reverse to notice that my rear window did not look right. After getting out of the car to investigate, it was found that my rear window had... Read more

Incident date: Feb 24, 2026

Purge pump failure occurred at 15000 miles , no lights were active on dash prior. now have a persistent check engine light .

Incident date: Feb 17, 2026

Vehicle experienced immediate loss of motive power while in motion at 45 mph after "Stop Safely Now" alert. This is a repeat power failure. The vehicle was in service for 75+ days (Dec-Feb) for this exact defect. The Ford service center said they replaced the “battery controller” yet the issue r... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2026

The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the RPM was unexpectedly elevated while driving, and the vehicle was hesitating. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the contact was informed that the throttle body needed to be cleaned. While driving approximately 3... Read more

Incident date: Feb 2, 2026

The lights flash high beam, low beam, high beam, low beam, while I’m driving. Nothing seems to keep them from doing that.

Incident date: Feb 2, 2026

System/Component Malfunction: Systemic failure of the onboard computer (Infotainment/Connectivity Module) and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), specifically the Collision Avoidance/Auto-Braking system, Rear-view Camera (FMVSS 111 non-compliance), and the 12V Battery management system. All c... Read more

Incident date: Sep 10, 2025

While driving my 2023 Cadillac Escalade (approx. 42,308 miles), the vehicle experienced a sudden and complete loss of power while accelerating on a busy highway. Engine power shut down without warning. I was able to pull to the shoulder, but the vehicle then became non-responsive and would not resta... Read more

Incident date: Jan 26, 2026

Onstar module isnt working and was told to report it to you guys.

Incident date: Jan 24, 2026

I've had car for not very long and rid bearings now all of a sudden went out and engine is bad at this point and don't understand why my vehicle wouldn't be included in all the different recalls for 2015 optima because it's one of the years of theta 2 engine being recalled and mine says 0 recalls w... Read more

Incident date: Jan 24, 2026

The rear gas tank has started to rust and creates a safety issue since the metal shield is a different material it creates a galvazing effect on the metals due to them being seperate materials

Incident date: Jan 24, 2026

My vehicle has lurched forward upon the first engine start of the day, under no throttle, on several occasions, throughout the life of my vehicle. Shortly after starting my 6.2 engine in my garage, if I shift my 8L90 transmission into Drive as soon as the engine RPMs settle to idle, the vehicle wil... Read more

Incident date: May 27, 2025

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was restarted. The contact also stated that while stopped, the vehicle failed to shift into the proper gear, a... Read more

Incident date: May 27, 2025

The contact owns a 2009 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine, ESC, and ABS warning lights were illuminated. Upon speaking with other independent mechanics, the contact was informed that the failure was likely linked to moisture that might have entered the ... Read more

Incident date: May 27, 2025

Incident date: Mar 21, 2025

Our front camera on windshield failed at 96k miles, causing all lights to come on the dash. This resulted in all safety features failed and even basic cruise control doesnt work. Lots of Honda owners have same issues and the result is that it is a failed front camera which could cost around 2k to re... Read more

Incident date: Mar 21, 2025

I STARTED THE CAR AND MY ENGINE WONT TURN ON ONLY HYBRID SYSTEM. THE MAINTIENCE LIGHTAND ENGINE LIGHT APPEAR WITH FUEL DOOR OPEN ERROR AND TRACTION OFF AND DRIVER ASSITANCE OFF . I THEN JUMP STARTED TRUCK . TRUCK ENGINE THEN TURNED ON AND SAME ERRORS LIGHTS STILL APPEARED . BUT I WAS ABLE TO S... Read more

Incident date: Apr 2, 2025

Multiple times when there is a car on my left or right blind spot and I am merging into their lane the warning does not go off and has caused me to nearly collide with the cars without my intervention. The warnings only work if the cars are behind me not adjacently. This is misleading because the , ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 24, 2025

Check engine light came on. Error code 0302 and 0316 on ODB at dealer. Was advised that engine needed to be replaced due to coolant intrusion into cylinder 2 which cause the vehicle to overheat. Engine has 3200 miles on it. Safety hazard due to engine seizing at high speed and causing an accident du... Read more

Incident date: Jul 24, 2025

All engine rod bearings had to be replaced due to engine knocking. Vehicle had 61,379 miles when repair was performed 10/02/25. Repair was performed by the manufacturer's dealership.

Incident date: Jul 24, 2025

I was driving my vehicle and as I was making a turn lost power and almost got struct by a vehicle coming from the other direction I regained power and immediately called Infiniti dealership and spoke to service advisor to have vehicle inspected I recently had the cvt transmission replaced a month p... Read more

Incident date: Nov 12, 2025

The contact owns a 2020 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brakes were independently activated without the driver depressing the brake pedal. The “Service Brakes” warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not d... Read more

Incident date: Nov 12, 2025

Incident date: Sep 4, 2025

Windshield repeatedly cracks with no visible sign of impact. A quick Reddit search shows lots of other people having the same issue

Incident date: Sep 4, 2025

This issue happens after an update on the car. Within 10 minutes after the car update the engine light came on and the car shut down on the road completely unable to drive . Without a warning, car stop to a complete shutdown while driving. My safety was at risk 5 times almost got into a car accident... Read more

Incident date: Sep 4, 2025

Incident date: Sep 30, 2025

Rear self leveling shocks need to be replaced for the third time in two years.

Incident date: Sep 30, 2025

I have had 6 car appointments and on my 3rd horn replacement in this car. It goes completely out and it is a safety hazard to not have any horn. It loses both the high and low pitch horn

Incident date: Aug 16, 2025

While on a two lane road, my car decided to go around the car in front of me into on-coming traffic while in Full Self-Driving mode. I had to jerk the car to the right to prevent a head-on collision!!!! I missed the on-coming vehicle by seconds!!! This was terrifying!

Incident date: Aug 16, 2025

On [XXX], while driving ~65 mph, my 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Duramax experienced a sudden transmission lock-up, nearly causing a crash. The event caused severe internal transmission damage, leaving the truck unsafe and inoperable. This is the exact defect described in NHTSA Recall #24V-797 (... Read more

Incident date: Aug 28, 2025

I had the car for less than a month. It had about 850 miles on it. I was driving on a flat service going between 25-30 mph. I was NOT using the Adaptive Cruise Control. Without any warning, the car suddenly accelerated and I immediately felt like I had no control. I do not know how fast the car... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Sep 12, 2025

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Incident date: Sep 12, 2025

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Incident date: Sep 12, 2025

CVT code P17F4 Judder i have not drove 356 miles in the last 2 days.

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2025 POLESTAR POLESTAR 3

2025 Polestar Polestar 3 SUV AWD

Category	Rating
Rollover Risk	0.0%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	Standard & Optional
Lane Departure Warning	Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

POLESTAR POLESTAR 3 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the POLESTAR POLESTAR 3 across all model years (2025, 2025).

6 Total Recalls

126 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

5 Reported Crashes

1 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

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2025 POLESTAR POLESTAR 3

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2025 POLESTAR POLESTAR 3

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