The 2020 Polestar 1 has 5 recalls, the most serious being two critical safety defects: the high-voltage battery can overheat when fully charged and catch fire, and the brake pedal can detach from the brake booster, causing complete loss of braking.
The battery fire risk and the brake pedal separation each represent a severe hazard. Prior repair attempts on the battery overheating issue did not fully resolve the problem, which is why multiple recall filings address it. On the visibility side, a software fault on vehicles equipped with the 360-degree park assist camera can cause the top-view camera image to appear on screen instead of the rearview image when reversing, reducing the driver's ability to see directly behind the vehicle.
At a glance
What can fail
The fastener connecting the brake pedal to the brake booster may have been improperly assembled, allowing the brake pedal to detach from the booster.
What the fix does
Dealers will tighten the pushrod screw joint at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
High-voltage battery cells may be defective, causing the battery pack to overheat when fully charged.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery pack and restore electric driving range at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The high-voltage battery can overheat when fully charged, potentially creating smoke or heat that damages the battery and surrounding components.
What the fix does
Polestar will send a wireless software update to lower your battery's charging limit. A replacement battery will be installed when available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
High-voltage battery cells may be defective, causing the battery to overheat when fully charged.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery cells at no cost. A software update is available as a temporary fix until parts arrive.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software issue causes the top-view camera image to display instead of the required rearview camera image when reversing on vehicles with 360-degree park assist.
What the fix does
Polestar will send a wireless software update to your vehicle. If unsuccessful, you'll be notified to visit a dealer for the update.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
