Every Polestar Safety Recall In The UK, By Model And Year, With What Each Fault Means And How To Get It Fixed
Polestar has 12 UK safety recalls in DVSA records, including 12 since 2020. The most common recent faults involve high-voltage battery, fire risk and loss of power. Enter your registration to check your Polestar; you won't usually pay for a recall repair at a franchised Polestar dealer.1
Which Car Is It?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
Latest Polestar Recalls
These are the newest Polestar recalls registered with DVSA, newest first.
12 recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Vehicles | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS3Cable harness replacement | 2,069 | Low | R/2025/251 | |
| PS2Safety Notice | 293 | Urgent | R/2025/212 | |
| PS2Fsab | 7 | Urgent | R/2024/508 | |
| PS3HLCM Replacement | 1 | Low | R/2024/507 | |
| PS2Seat Bolts | 11 | Low | R/2024/352 | |
| Polestar 2A joint in the front suspension may have been incorrectly attached during the manufacturing process | 86 | Book soon | R/2023/203 | |
| Polestar 1There is a potential for the high voltage battery to overheat when fully charged and the vehicle remains plugged in once full charge is reached | 5 | Urgent | R/2023/156 | |
| Polestar 1Investigations have identified that there may be a potential issue with the high-voltage battery | 5 | Urgent | R/2022/358 | |
| Polestar 2High voltage contactors in the battery energy control module may open during driving | 2,381 | Urgent | R/2021/061 | |
| Polestar 2Tin plating on bulk capacitor terminals could cause short curcuit and stalling while driving | 686 | Urgent | R/2020/306 | |
| Polestar PS2An internal reset in the battery energy control module causes the control unit to open the high voltage conectors during driving | 929 | Urgent | R/2020/279 | |
| Polestar PS2The headlamps are adjusted too high | 336 | Book soon | R/2020/278 |
Open any reference for the build dates covered, the fix and what to do. Urgency labels follow our published rules.
Polestar Recalls By Model
Choose your model to see only its recalls. The PS2, Polestar 2 and PS3 have the most Polestar recall references since 2015.
- PS23
- Polestar 23
- PS32
- Polestar 12
- Polestar PS22
A recall can cover only certain build dates or engines, so confirm with Polestar by VIN. See where to find your VIN.
How Many Recalls Has Polestar Had?
Since 2020 Polestar has launched 12 UK recalls. Adjusted for its cars on the road, that is 20.82 car recalls per 100,000 licensed cars.
The per-car figure divides car recalls since 2020 by the number of Polestar cars licensed in the UK in 2026 Q2, with van-only recalls removed.2 Polestar has a small number of cars on UK roads, so one or two recalls can move this rate a long way. A higher count doesn't mean a car is less reliable: it reflects the size of the range, how vans are counted and how readily a maker recalls. See which car makes have the most recalls.
The Most Common Polestar Recall Faults
Recent Polestar recalls most often involve high-voltage battery, fire risk and loss of power.
A recall can involve more than one type of fault, so the rows overlap. 42% of Polestar recalls include a software update, often done in under an hour. Each fault type links to a page explaining the warning signs and what to do.
Biggest Polestar Recalls Since 2020
The largest recent Polestar recall is R/2021/061 (high voltage contactors in the battery energy control module may open during driving), covering about 2,381 vehicle-records.
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Vehicles | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polestar Polestar 2High voltage contactors in the battery energy control module may open during driving | 2,381 | Urgent | R/2021/061 | |
| Polestar PS3Cable harness replacement | 2,069 | Low | R/2025/251 | |
| Polestar Polestar PS2An internal reset in the battery energy control module causes the control unit to open the high voltage conectors during driving | 929 | Urgent | R/2020/279 | |
| Polestar Polestar 2Tin plating on bulk capacitor terminals could cause short curcuit and stalling while driving | 686 | Urgent | R/2020/306 | |
| Polestar Polestar PS2The headlamps are adjusted too high | 336 | Book soon | R/2020/278 |
Vehicle-records are the manufacturer's estimates, and one car can appear in several recalls.
How To Get A Polestar Recall Fixed
Book with any franchised Polestar dealer using your VIN and the campaign code on your letter. The work is normally free, and the dealer records it with Polestar.1
| Polestar customer or recall line | 0808 134 8372 (Polestar support) |
| Opening hours | Mon to Fri 8am to 6pm |
| Last checked | 15 October 2026 |
Have your VIN, registration, mileage and the code from your letter ready. See manufacturer recall helplines and how long a recall repair takes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Polestar Recalls Free?
Yes. You won't usually pay for a safety recall repair.1 See do you have to pay for a recall?.
Do Polestar Recalls Expire?
No. A recall stays in force for any car that wasn't fixed, even after it is closed for reporting.3 See do car recalls expire?.
Can I Drive My Polestar With An Open Recall?
Follow your letter. Most recalls let you drive until the repair; a stop-drive notice doesn't. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
What Does The Code On My Polestar Letter Mean?
It is Polestar's campaign reference. Look it up with our recall code lookup.
Data: DVSA vehicle recall data (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 15 October 2026.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.
- Models with fewer than 5 refs show lists, not rates.
- Code timelines: Producers normally respond to DVSA within 28 days (5.5); DVSA reviews are typically monthly (5.4). DVSA must be notified "as soon as the safety defect has been confirmed" (6.1). 3 notifications per motorist is seen as reasonable (8.3). Response rates are reported every three months (11.1).