Recall 22V-926
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. recalled the 2020 to 2021 Polestar Polestar 1: Electrical system (12v/24v/48v battery).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 22V-926
- Reported
- December 14, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- 66 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
The high-voltage battery overheating increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
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-[removed]. 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 Note: This recall has been superseded by Recall 23V361 (R102316).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 from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Polestar Polestar 1 2020 to 2021