Polestar Polestar PS2 Recall R/2020/278: The Headlamps Are Adjusted Too High, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 1 Oct 2020
- Launched
- 336
- vehicles in the UK
- R10048
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Polestar recalled Polestar PS2 vehicles built between 18 April 2020 and 1 July 2020. The headlamps are adjusted too high. The dealer will adjust the headlamps to the correct level. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The headlamps are adjusted too high.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE HEADLAMPS ARE ADJUSTED TOO HIGH Defect: The headlamps are adjusted too high. Remedy: Adjust the headlamps to the correct level.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the headlamps are adjusted too high.
The Fix
The dealer will adjust the headlamps to the correct level.
Are You Affected?
Polestar PS2 built between 18 April 2020 and 1 July 2020 may be included. Polestar estimates 336 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Polestar, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Polestar.
- Book with any franchised Polestar dealer, quoting the campaign code R10048 or the DVSA reference R/2020/278. See how to get a Polestar recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polestar PS2An internal reset in the battery energy control module causes the control unit to open the high voltage conectors during driving | Urgent | R/2020/279 |
This is one of 12 Polestar recalls in DVSA’s data. The one launched after it was R/2020/279 on 1 Oct 2020, for an internal reset in the battery energy control module causes the control unit to open the…. You can also see every Polestar recall and all recalls launched in 2020.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/278, launched 1 October 2020. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
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.