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Polestar 1: recalls and fuel economy

4recall campaigns (model years 2010+)
0with a "do not drive" advisory
0with a "park outside" advisory

Counts come from NHTSA's recall file and include every version NHTSA lists under this model family (see how we group models). To see whether your car still needs a repair, check its VIN or use NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Recall campaigns by model year

20203
20213

Recalls by component

Electrical System2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Seat Belts1

EPA fuel economy and yearly fuel cost

Model yearFuelCombinedEPA yearly fuel costVersions
2020Premium Gasoline26 MPG$3,1501
2021Premium Gasoline26 MPG$3,1501

Ranges cover the engine, drivetrain and trim versions EPA rates for that year. Yearly fuel cost is EPA's own estimate, based on 15,000 miles a year and EPA's projected fuel price; your cost will differ.

All recall campaigns, newest first

NHTSA 24V835000 · reported 2024-11-05 · model years 2020

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · about 6 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)

Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2020 Polestar 1 vehicles. The fastener that connects the brake pedal and the brake booster may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake pedal to detach from the brake booster.

Risk: Brake pedal detachment can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will tighten the pushrod screw joint, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2024. Owners may contact Polestar customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall…

NHTSA 23V361000 · reported 2023-05-22 · model years 2020–2021

Electrical System · about 66 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)

Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Polestar 1 vehicles. Defective high-voltage battery cells may cause the battery to overheat when fully charged.

Risk: The high-voltage battery overheating increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery pack and restore the electric driving range as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 66, 2023. Owners may contact Polestar customer service…

NHTSA 22V926000 · reported 2022-12-14 · model years 2020–2021

Electrical System · about 66 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)

Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Polestar 1 vehicles. Defective high-voltage battery cells may cause the battery to overheat when fully charged.

Risk: The high-voltage battery overheating increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery cells, free of charge. Remedy parts are expected to become ready by June 2023. As an interim repair, owners will need to take their vehicle to a dealership for a software…

NHTSA 21V683000 · reported 2021-09-01 · model years 2021

Seat Belts · about 2 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)

Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2021 Polestar PS1 vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…

Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 22, 2021. Owners may contact Polestar customer service at 1-800-806-2504.…

Summaries are NHTSA's own text, shortened. Read the full notice on NHTSA's site via the campaign number.