Seats: critical fastenersRecall 26V-037 · 2025 Polestar Polestar 3
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. recall 26V-037 covers 213 2025 Polestar Polestar 3 for a seats: critical fasteners problem, reported to NHTSA on January 23, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 75% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V037000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
A loose rear seat backrest may fall forward and allow cargo to enter the cabin during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
75%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 6, 2024 to September 22, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.