NHTSA Campaign 26V037000
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Issued by Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. · Reported Jan 23, 2026 · 213 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| POLESTAR | POLESTAR 3 | 2025 | 213 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V037000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.