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Polestar 3 Rear Seat Backrest Brackets May Be Loose

NHTSA campaign 26V037000 · Reported Jan 23, 2026 · Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.

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If the vehicle is in a crash, a loose rear seat backrest may fall forward and allow cargo to enter the cabin, increasing the risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	26V037000
Reported to NHTSA	Jan 23, 2026
Manufacturer	Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.
Part affected	Seats:critical Fasteners
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2025
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Some 2025 Polestar 3 vehicles have striker brackets that secure the rear seat backrest, and these brackets may be loose. Because of this, these vehicles do not meet federal safety rules for seating systems. If the brackets are loose, the rear seat backrest may not stay properly secured in place. A loose rear seat backrest may fall forward, allowing cargo behind the seat to enter the passenger area if the vehicle is in a crash.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is included.
2. Contact your Polestar dealer or Polestar customer service at 1-800-806-2504 to schedule an inspection.
3. Dealers will inspect and tighten the seat backrest mounting nuts, free of charge.

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 26V037000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2025 Polestar Polestar 3

Who to contact

Polestar — official Polestar recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-806-2504

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

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Official notice

Component: SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Summary: 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."
Safety risk: A loose rear seat backrest may fall forward and allow cargo to enter the cabin during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.