Recall of 2025 Polestar 3 Vehicles Due to Loose Seat Brackets
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Polestar is recalling 213 units of its 2025 Polestar 3 vehicles because of potential loose rear seat backrest striker brackets, which fail to meet federal safety standards and could increase injury risk in crashes.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 7, 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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Recall Article
What Happened
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. is recalling certain 2025 Polestar 3 vehicles because the striker brackets that secure the rear seat backrest may be loose, failing to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected products are 2025 Polestar 3 vehicles, with a total of 213 units involved. This recall is identified by NHTSA Campaign Number 26V037000.
What You Should Do
Owners should have dealers inspect and tighten the rear seat backrest striker bracket mounting nuts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 4, 2026, and owners may contact Polestar's customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is RP1079, and Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 30, 2026.
Why This Matters
A loose rear seat backrest may fall forward during a crash, allowing cargo to enter the cabin and increasing the risk of injury to occupants.
Source
This information is from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). For more details, visit NHTSA.gov.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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