United StatesCertain 2025 Polestar 3 vehicles are affected; VINs involved will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 30, 2026. The striker brackets that secure the rear seat backrest may be loose, causing noncompliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 207 and creating a risk that the backrest could fall forward and allow cargo into the cabin during a crash. Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat backrest striker bracket mounting nuts as necessary free of charge; owner letters were mailed March 4, 2026, and Polestar can be reached at 1-800-806-2504 (recall RP1079).
What's being recalled
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."
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V037000; Manufacturer campaign RP1079
The hazard
A loose rear seat backrest may fall forward and allow cargo to enter the cabin during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
What to do
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.
The official notice
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