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Polestar recall — 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 July 25, 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

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

Make	Model	Year
Polestar	Polestar 3	2025