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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 26V037📅 Jan 26, 2026

2025 Polestar Polestar 3 recall: seats

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

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
26V037000
Manufacturer recall #
RP1079
Manufacturer
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.
Vehicles affected
213
Component
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Owner phone
1-800-806-2504
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 20, 2026
Built
Oct 6, 2024 – Sep 22, 2025
Recall started by
MFR

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 26V037 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 26V037?

2025 Polestar Polestar 3. 213 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.