Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.: Polestar 1 Recalled for High-Voltage Battery Overheating and Fire Risk

Agency Publication Date: December 14, 2022

Summary

Polestar Automotive USA is recalling 66 of its 2020-2021 Polestar 1 vehicles because the high-voltage battery cells may be defective. These cells can overheat when the battery is fully charged, which poses a significant fire hazard. Owners are advised to take their vehicle to a dealership for a free replacement of the battery cells, though an interim software update is available while parts are being prepared.

Risk

The defective battery cells can overheat during full charging cycles, creating an internal thermal event that increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

What You Should Do

Confirm if your vehicle is a 2020-2021 Polestar 1 affected by this recall (NHTSA campaign number 22V926).
Schedule an appointment with a Polestar dealership to receive an interim software update while waiting for replacement parts.
Contact Polestar customer service at 1-800-806-2504 regarding recall number R10202 for more information.
Be aware that this recall has been superseded by a newer recall (23V361 / R102316); even if your vehicle received the initial interim software update, you must still have the final remedy performed under the new recall number.
Contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for additional assistance.

Your Remedy Options

Free Repair

Software update and battery cell replacement

How to: Take the vehicle to a dealership for an interim software update. Once parts are ready (expected June 2023), dealers will replace the high-voltage battery cells free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2020-2021 Polestar 1

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 22V926000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.

Sold By: Polestar dealers

Units Affected: 66 vehicles(66% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: May 22, 2023

Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: R10202

Agency Last Updated: September 7, 2023

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Summary

What You Should Do

Confirm if your vehicle is a 2020-2021 Polestar 1 affected by this recall (NHTSA campaign number 22V926).

Schedule an appointment with a Polestar dealership to receive an interim software update while waiting for replacement parts.

Contact Polestar customer service at 1-800-806-2504 regarding recall number R10202 for more information.

Be aware that this recall has been superseded by a newer recall (23V361 / R102316); even if your vehicle received the initial interim software update, you must still have the final remedy performed under the new recall number.

Contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for additional assistance.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 22V926000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.

Sold By: Polestar dealers

Units Affected: 66 vehicles(66% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: May 22, 2023

Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: R10202

Agency Last Updated: September 7, 2023