Polestar Polestar 2 Recall R/2020/306: Tin Plating On Bulk Capacitor Terminals Could Cause Short Curcuit And Stalling While…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Oct 2020
- Launched
- 686
- vehicles in the UK
- R10055
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Polestar recalled Polestar 2 vehicles built between 12 September 2019 and 22 August 2020. Tin plating on the bulk capacitor terminals may create a short circuit. The dealer will replace the affected inverters as appropriate. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Tin plating on the bulk capacitor terminals may create a short circuit.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: TIN PLATING ON BULK CAPACITOR TERMINALS COULD CAUSE SHORT CURCUIT AND STALLING WHILE DRIVING Defect: Tin plating on the bulk capacitor terminals may create a short circuit Remedy: Replace the affected inverters as appropriate
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause sHORT CURCUIT AND STALLING WHILE DRIVING.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the affected inverters as appropriate.
Are You Affected?
Polestar 2 built between 12 September 2019 and 22 August 2020 may be included. Polestar estimates 686 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 R10055 or the DVSA reference R/2020/306. 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 2A joint in the front suspension may have been incorrectly attached during the manufacturing process | Book soon | R/2023/203 | |
| Polestar 2High voltage contactors in the battery energy control module may open during driving | Urgent | R/2021/061 | |
| 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 | Urgent | R/2023/156 |
This is one of 12 Polestar recalls in DVSA’s data. The Polestar recall launched before 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…. The one launched after it was R/2021/061 on 24 Feb 2021, for high voltage contactors in the battery energy control module may open during driving. You can also see every Polestar recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/306, launched 30 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.