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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 22V926📅 Dec 15, 2022

2020–2021 Polestar Polestar 1 recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Polestar 1 vehicles. Defective high-voltage battery cells may cause the battery to overheat when fully charged.

💥 The risk

The high-voltage battery overheating increases the risk of a fire.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery cells, free of charge. Remedy parts are expected to become ready by June 2023. As an interim repair, owners will need to take their vehicle to a dealership for a software update. Interim notices were mailed January 31, 2023. Owners may contact Polestar customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is R10202. Note: This recall has been superseded by Recall 23V361 (R102316). Any vehicle that received the interim repair under Recall 22V926 (R10202) will still need to have the remedy for 23V361 (R102316) performed.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
22V926000
Manufacturer recall #
R10202
Manufacturer
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.
Vehicles affected
66
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Owner phone
1-800-806-2504
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 22, 2023
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 22V926 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 22V926?

2020–2021 Polestar Polestar 1. 66 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Polestar dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-806-2504.