2025 Polestar Polestar 3: raw data

Every record we hold for this vehicle, as plain tables, with nothing added. The consumer page shows the same records with the maintenance schedule, price ranges and nearby shops around them.

vehicle	2025 / polestar / polestar-3
known issues	6 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-20)
complaints	78 on file (2025-01-04 → 2026-06-23)
recalls	6
investigations	0
fars	not identifiable in FARS
indexed	yes
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

AC onboard charger failure preventing Level 2 chargingELECTRICAL SYSTEM35 complaints2025-01 → 2026-06polestar-3-2025-ac-charger-failure

11707288 Onboard charger (OBC), which is the unit that converts AC power (what home wall outlets have) to DC power (what the battery holds/uses has failed 3 times now in less than a year of ownership. Brand new car, leased from Polestar
11689031 The onboard charger has failed twice now in less than 1,800 miles. Bought the car new and it has been in the shop this time for 31 days and parts are not available to fix it until at least Sept. 30th
11639559 On-board AC charger failure. Confirmed by dealer, parts on 4-6 week backorder. System gave two different messages

Rear camera defaults to overhead view after gear cyclingBACK OVER PREVENTION6 complaints2025-01 → 2025-05polestar-3-2025-rearview-camera-dropout

11634052 The issue is with the displaying of the rear view camera. When I put the car in reverse the rear view camera displays on the bottom of the screen and the 360 view at the top of the screen as it should
11643197 Activation and persistence of the rearview camera. This situation occurs when selecting reverse, drive and then reverse again in short order (i.e. parallel parking, maneuvering to get into our garage with a narrow driveway and tight turn)
11634053 The rear view parking camera software is defective. If you put the car into reverse, the rear parking camera view comes up (as intended)

False critical fault warnings and display blackoutsUNKNOWN OR OTHER7 complaints2025-01 → 2026-06polestar-3-2025-false-fault-warnings-display

11745934 Since taking delivery of the vehicle, multiple electronic and computer-related systems have failed or malfunctioned
11713205 As reported on Polestar Forums, the car throws critical system errors telling you to park, call support, etc. while driving
11639924 - Vehicle displays are unresponsive and stay off or black, the display shows key indicators like speed & turn signals. Because the vehicle has no physical buttons you cannot control heat, cannot use backup cameras

Unintended acceleration and unexpected loss of brakingPOWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE11 complaints2025-01 → 2026-02polestar-3-2025-unintended-acceleration

11685027 I was parking, lifted my foot off the accelerator to slow my car down, and instead my car unexpectedly went into high acceleration (note: not user error, I took my foot OFF the pedal)
11668236 I was driving my Polestar 3 2025 Performance into a gated garage. The car was on one pedal mode, I slowed down to come to a stop to open the gate. When the clicker for the garage door was clicked the car lunged forward and full speed rammed into the opening gate
11637492 There are several issues with this vehicles, but here are the two most glaring safety issues: 1.) Emergency Braking System - on two occasions this was activated with no actual emergency

Propulsion loss and reduced power (turtle mode)VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE4 complaints2025-07 → 2026-04polestar-3-2025-propulsion-loss-turtle-mode

11730450 On [XXX], while driving, the car issued a warning that stated, “driving performance reduced. Book a service” and an icon of a turtle
11690676 The Polestar 3 failed while driving with my family on 8/16/25. It had a propulsion failure (with "turtle mode") and it would only go 6 mph or less and would not go up a hill
11674724 Vehicle suddenly lost power with no warning on a busy four-lane highway. Despite the obvious crash possibility, I was luckily able to move to the shoulder, but the entire electrical system soon went out

Vehicle immobilization with doors failing to openELECTRICAL SYSTEM, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES3 complaints2025-06 → 2026-06polestar-3-2025-immobilization-doors-wont-open

11721359 The car software seemed to be experiencing a few glitches, and we arrived home and put it in park. Then front passenger door would not open from the inside, nor would the rear passenger doors, with kids in the backseat
11664905 After being away for a couple days the car has been completely unresponsive. I can not access the car and doors will not open. The car had to be towed and seems to be an issue with electrical powertrain such as 12V battery that is dying for some reason
11744550 Unable to access brand new vehicle for several days. Would not respond to any keys (including the app). First tow company didn't have proper equipment

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

count	earliest_date	latest_date	crash_flagged	fire_flagged	top_components
78	2025-01-04	2026-06-23	4	0	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:49; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE:10; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM:10; BACK OVER PREVENTION:8; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:7

Recalls all years →

campaign_number	report_received_date	component	summary	consequence	remedy
24V940000	18/12/2024	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM	Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2025 Polestar 3 hybrid electric vehicles. Fluctuations in the 12-volt system may have damaged the High to Low Voltage Converter Module (HLCM).	A damaged HLCM reduces the system's ability to convert energy, causing a sudden loss in drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.	Dealers will replace the High to Low Voltage Converter Module (HLCM), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2025. Owners may contact Polestar customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is RP1043.
25V293000	07/05/2025	BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE	Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain Polestar 3 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."	A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.	The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 24, 2025. Owners may contact Polestar's customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is RP1057.
25V420000	14/07/2025	VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY	Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2025 Polestar 3 vehicles. The panoramic glass sunroof may not be properly secured and can detach.	A detached glass sunroof can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.	Polestar will replace the panoramic glass sunroof, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 28, 2025. Owners may contact Polestar's customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is RP1060.
25V453000	07/07/2025	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING	Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2025 Polestar 3 vehicles. Water may damage the electrical connectors between the engine bay and front bumper cable harnesses.	Damage to harnesses can cause various electrical malfunctions, such as a loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.	Polestar will replace the bumper harness and the inline front bumper/engine bay connector on the engine bay harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2025. Owners may contact Polestar's customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is RP1063.
25V555000	26/08/2025	STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS	Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2025 Polestar 3 vehicles. The hood wing front bumper may be missing bolts, allowing the bumper to detach.	A detached bumper can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.	Polestar will inspect the hood wing bumper for missing screws. If any screws are missing, the bumper and screws will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2025. Owners may contact Polestar's customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is RP1064.
26V037000	23/01/2026	SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS	Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2025 Polestar 3 vehicles. The striker brackets that secure the rear seat backrest may be loose. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."	A loose rear seat backrest may fall forward and allow cargo to enter the cabin during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.	Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat backrest striker bracket mounting nuts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 4, 2026. Owners may contact Polestar's customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is RP1079. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 30, 2026.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

not identifiable in FARS (absent, not zero)

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2025 Polestar Polestar 3 vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2025/polestar/polestar-3

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  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
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