Polestar PS3 Recall R/2024/507: hLCM Replacement, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 20 Dec 2024
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- RP1043
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Polestar recalled PS3 vehicles built between 8 March 2024 and 22 May 2024. A fault within the High to Low voltage Converter Module (HLCM) reduces the available charging capacity to the 12V battery. The dealer will replace the High to Low voltage Converter Module (HLCM). You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A fault within the High to Low voltage Converter Module (HLCM) reduces the available charging capacity to the 12V battery. In a worst-case scenario this could cause the vehicle to lose propulsion power without any prior warning message to the driver.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PS3 HLCM Replacement Defect: On affected vehicles a fault within the High to Low voltage Converter Module (HLCM) reduces the available charging capacity to the 12V battery. In a worst-case scenario this could cause the vehicle to lose propulsion power without any prior warning message to the driver. Remedy: Replace the High to Low voltage Converter Module (HLCM).
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the vehicle to lose propulsion power without any prior warning message to the driver.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the High to Low voltage Converter Module (HLCM).
Are You Affected?
PS3 built between 8 March 2024 and 22 May 2024 may be included. Polestar estimates 1 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 RP1043 or the DVSA reference R/2024/507. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS3Cable harness replacement | Low | R/2025/251 |
This is one of 12 Polestar recalls in DVSA’s data. The Polestar recall launched before it was R/2024/352 on 13 Sep 2024, for seat Bolts. The one launched after it was R/2024/508 on 20 Dec 2024, for fsab. You can also see every Polestar recall and all recalls launched in 2024.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/507, launched 20 December 2024. 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.