Polestar Polestar 3 recall 26V037000 - Critical Fasteners

NHTSA · January 23, 2026

• NHTSA recall campaign 26V037000 (Polestar), reported January 23, 2026.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 213.
• Component: Critical Fasteners.
• Details as of October 23, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

January 23, 2026

Recalling firm

Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.

Source ID

26V037000

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How this recall compares

• NHTSA's recalls file lists 17 recall campaigns from Polestar Automotive USA, Inc since 2010, 1 of them reported in 2026 so far.
• At 213 vehicles, it is larger than 40% of the 738 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.

Defect

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.

Corrective action

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.

Affected vehicles

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