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Polestar 2 May Lose Braking In One Pedal Drive
high How serious is it? About this label
Losing brake function increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V409000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Jul 2, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. |
| Part affected | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:electric:control Module:software |
| Vehicles covered | 2 model/year combinations, model years 2021–2024 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
On affected vehicles, in certain driving situations — such as coasting down a hill while using the "One Pedal Drive" feature — the vehicle's brakes may stop working.
What you should do
2. Until your vehicle receives the software update, avoid using "One Pedal Drive."
3. Polestar will install a free over-the-air software update; contact Polestar customer service with questions (1-800-806-2504).
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 25V409000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (2)
Who to contact
Polestar — official Polestar recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-806-2504
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Official notice
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
- Summary
- Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2021 and 2024 Polestar 2 vehicles. In certain driving scenarios while coasting down a hill and using "One Pedal Drive," the vehicle may lose brake function.
- Safety risk
- A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to use "One Pedal Drive" until the repair has been completed. Polestar has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2025. Owners may contact Polestar's customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is RP1061.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.