repaired · 2026 Q3
Seats: critical fasteners
NewRisk. A loose rear seat backrest may fall forward and allow cargo to enter the cabin during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2025 Polestar Polestar 3Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 79 owner complaints about the 2025 Polestar Polestar 3, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-420 the manufacturer reports only 58% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 23, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Polestar Polestar 3 has problems
79 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
49Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
11Forward collision avoidance2 crash/fire/injury
10Fuel/propulsion system
8Back over prevention
6Power train
4Vehicle speed control
4Structure
4Service brakes
3Steering
148 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 49 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 11 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 10 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 8 | 0 |
| Power train | 6 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 1 |
| Structure | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 2 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 14 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2025 Polestar Polestar 3 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Body: bumpers
Risk. A detached bumper can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk. A detached glass sunroof can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. Damage to harnesses can cause various electrical malfunctions, such as a loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
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repaired · 2026 Q3
Back over prevention: software
Risk. 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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: propulsion system
Risk. 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.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Polestar.
Best & worst years
2025 vs. every other Polestar 3 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Polestar 3 median. How we score
'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2025 Polestar Polestar 3 safety ratings
2025 Polestar Polestar 3 SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard & Optional
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Polestar 3 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Unable to access brand new vehicle for several days. Would not respond to any keys (including the app). First tow company didn't have proper equipment. Spoke with Polestar support two days later and they sent out another tow company after trying some troubleshooting they suggested. Tow truck driver…
Failed to schedule recall RP1063 repair with dealer Boston Polestar [PHONE] for my Polestar 3. I contacted Boston Polestar several times to schedule the recall RP1063 repair, but I was unable to get an appointment. The call operator redirected me to the Polestar service department, which was always…
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…
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Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.