NHTSA vehicle safety data
2020 Polestar Polestar 1 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2020 Polestar Polestar 1 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Polestar dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2020 Polestar Polestar 1. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
NHTSA #24V835000Reported November 5, 2024 · Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.
Potentially affected: 6 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Brake pedal detachment can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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 is RP1039.
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 nhtsa.gov.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
NHTSA #23V361000Reported May 22, 2023 · Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.
Potentially affected: 66 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
The high-voltage battery overheating increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer 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 at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is R102316. Note: This recall supersedes Recall 22V-926 (R10216). Any vehicle that received the interim repair under Recall 22V-926 (R10202) will still need to have the remedy for 23V-361 (R10216) performed.
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
NHTSA #22V926000Reported December 14, 2022 · Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.
Potentially affected: 66 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
The high-voltage battery overheating increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer 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 update. Interim notices were mailed January 31, 2023. Owners may contact Polestar customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is R10202. Note: This recall has been superseded by Recall 23V361 (R102316). Any vehicle that received the interim repair under Recall 22V926 (R10202) will still need to have the remedy for 23V361 (R102316) performed.
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.
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