Polestar Polestar 2 Recall R/2023/203: A Joint In The Front Suspension May Have Been Incorrectly Attached During The…, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2023/203, campaign code R10245. Data updated daily from DVSA.

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How serious
11 Jul 2023
Launched
86
vehicles in the UK
R10245
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Polestar recalled Polestar 2 vehicles built between 27 December 2022 and 30 December 2022. A joint in the front suspension may have been incorrectly attached during the manufacturing process. The dealer will inspect the front suspension to ensure that the joint is correctly attached and if applicable adjust accordingly. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

A joint in the front suspension may have been incorrectly attached during the manufacturing process.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: A joint in the front suspension may have been incorrectly attached during the manufacturing process. Defect: A joint in the front suspension may have been incorrectly attached during the manufacturing process. Remedy: Inspect the front suspension to ensure that the joint is correctly attached and if applicable adjust accordingly.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: a joint in the front suspension may have been incorrectly attached during the manufacturing process.

The Fix

The dealer will inspect the front suspension to ensure that the joint is correctly attached and if applicable adjust accordingly.

Are You Affected?

Polestar 2 built between 27 December 2022 and 30 December 2022 may be included. Polestar estimates 86 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Polestar.
  2. Book with any franchised Polestar dealer, quoting the campaign code R10245 or the DVSA reference R/2023/203. See how to get a Polestar recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 12 Polestar recalls in DVSA’s data. The Polestar recall launched before it was R/2023/156 on 25 May 2023, for there is a potential for the high voltage battery to overheat when fully charged and the…. The one launched after it was R/2024/352 on 13 Sep 2024, for seat Bolts. You can also see every Polestar recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and suspension recalls across every make.


Source: DVSA recall R/2023/203, launched 11 July 2023. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.