Polestar Recalls 2025 Polestar 3 Vehicles for Loose Rear Seat Brackets
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Polestar is recalling 213 model year 2025 Polestar 3 vehicles because loose rear seat backrest striker brackets may fail to secure cargo during a crash, increasing injury risks.
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This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 6, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) has issued a recall for certain 2025 Polestar 3 vehicles due to a defect in the seating system. The striker brackets that secure the rear seat backrest may be loose. Consequently, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects the following vehicles:
- Make/Model: Polestar 3
- Model Year: 2025
- Total Units Affected: 213
What You Should Do
Owners of affected vehicles should take their car to an authorized dealer for a free repair. Dealers will inspect the rear seat backrest striker bracket mounting nuts and tighten them as necessary.
Polestar expects to mail owner notification letters on March 22, 2026. Consumers may contact Polestar customer service at 1-800-806-2504 and reference recall number RP1079. Additionally, Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on the NHTSA.gov website beginning January 30, 2026.
Why This Matters
A loose rear seat backrest may fall forward during a collision. This failure can allow cargo from the rear of the vehicle to enter the cabin, increasing the risk of injury to the driver and passengers.
Source
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Campaign Number 26V037000.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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