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Polestar Electrical Recalls Address Drive Power and Steering Assist Loss
Polestar's electrical notices repeatedly identify loss of vehicle functions, but the specified causes differ. R10079 covers certain 2021-2022 Polestar 2 vehicles whose Battery Energy Control Module microprocessor may reset, disconnecting the high voltage system and causing loss of drive power. The other notices focus on certain 2025 Polestar 3 vehicles. RP1043 describes possible High to Low Voltage Converter Module damage from 12-volt system fluctuations, with sudden drive power loss as the consequence. RP1063 describes water damage to connectors between the engine bay and front bumper harnesses, potentially causing electrical malfunctions such as loss of power steering assist. The Polestar 3 therefore appears in both hardware-related notices, while the Polestar 2 remedy is software.
Warning signs to watch for
- R10079, 2021-2022 Polestar 2: the disconnected high voltage system can cause loss of drive power.
- RP1043, 2025 Polestar 3: a damaged High to Low Voltage Converter Module can cause sudden loss of drive power.
- RP1063, 2025 Polestar 3: harness damage can cause electrical malfunctions such as loss of power steering assist.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
None of these electrical notices carries a stop-driving or park-outside instruction. R10079 for certain 2021-2022 Polestar 2 vehicles, RP1043 for certain 2025 Polestar 3 vehicles, and RP1063 for certain 2025 Polestar 3 vehicles do not tell owners to stop driving. The notices describe loss of drive power or electrical malfunctions that can include loss of power steering assist. Their lack of a stop-driving instruction does not establish that an affected vehicle is safe to drive while awaiting the specified remedy.
What the free repair involves
R10079 provides a free software update through a dealer or over the air. RP1043 specifies free replacement of the High to Low Voltage Converter Module. RP1063 specifies free replacement of the bumper harness and the inline front bumper/engine bay connector on the engine bay harness.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| high | 3 |
Models affected most
Where owners report electrical system problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under electrical system for the Polestar models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Electrical system complaints |
|---|---|
| 2025 Polestar Polestar 3 | 49 |
| 2022 Polestar Polestar 2 | 46 |
| 2021 Polestar Polestar 2 | 9 |
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2025 | Polestar 3 Wiring Damage May Cause Malfunctions | high |
| Dec 18, 2024 | Polestar 3 May Suddenly Lose Drive Power | high |
| Feb 24, 2021 | Polestar 2 Battery Software May Disconnect Power | high |
Common questions
Why could my Polestar lose drive power under these recalls?
R10079 identifies a BECM microprocessor reset that may disconnect the high voltage system on certain 2021-2022 Polestar 2 vehicles. RP1043 identifies possible converter module damage from 12-volt fluctuations on certain 2025 Polestar 3 vehicles, potentially causing sudden drive power loss.
Which Polestar electrical recall involves power steering assist?
RP1063 covers certain 2025 Polestar 3 vehicles. Water may damage connectors between the engine bay and front bumper cable harnesses. The notice identifies electrical malfunctions, including loss of power steering assist, and specifies free harness and connector replacement.
Will a software update fix my Polestar electrical recall?
The remedy depends on the recall. R10079 specifies a dealer or over-the-air software update. RP1043 specifies converter module replacement, while RP1063 specifies bumper harness and connector replacement. Each notice states that its remedy is free of charge.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.