2025 Polestar Polestar 3 problems & reliability
78 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Polestar Polestar 3, alongside 6 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
1 complaint report injuries (1 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 49 | 63% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance → | 10 | 13% |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 10 | 13% |
| Back Over Prevention | 8 | 10% |
| Unknown OR Other | 7 | 9% |
| Power Train | 6 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 5% |
| Structure | 4 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 5% |
| Engine | 3 | 4% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 17 reported components →Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Since taking delivery of the vehicle, multiple electronic and computer-related systems have failed or malfunctioned. Initial issues included unreliable phone synchronization, dropped phone calls, and failure of the driver memory profile system, including seat and side mirror memory settings. Over time, the problems…”
Unknown OR Other · filed Jun 23, 2026
“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. Spoke with Polestar support two days later and they sent out another tow company after trying some troubleshooting they suggested. Tow truck driver was able to get…”
Electrical System · filed Jun 16, 2026
“I am submitting a complaint regarding my Polestar 3, which is subject to two open NHTSA safety recalls: 26V-037 and 25V-555. I attempted to have these recalls addressed on March 7, 2026, at Volvo Manhattan (an authorized Polestar service provider). Upon arrival, I was informed that no qualified Polestar technicians…”
Structure · filed Apr 30, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
121 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Polestar Polestar 3. The 10 most recent:
There is risk of water intrusion into the cavity between the A pillar and the body side outer panel, located behind the right-hand side lower door hinge. This is because of the sealant not being correctly applied to…
SP1087 · Service Campaign · issued Jun 26, 2026
This is a TJ text only no attachments - If you are unable to open or close the glovebox compartment, follow the advice under Service. A replacement of the glovebox motor is recommended as a fix. Please follow the method…
37356.2.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 13, 2026
This is a TJ - Text only - If there are problems starting the vehicle after a VIDA software download, see the information under service. If the UWB key, key tag or digital key is kept in the vehicle during software…
37743.1.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 6, 2026
This is a Technical Journal: Headlamp condensation inside lens - Note that normal condensation will not be solved by replacing the headlamp. The headlamps are designed to withstand moisture and the functionality of the…
35844.8.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 6, 2026
- This is a Technical Journal: Wind Noise from Side Window. Before replacing any parts, follow the checklist below. 1. Check the calibration of the window. Recalibrate if needed. 2. Inspect the sealing for any damages…
37421.4.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 6, 2026
This is a Tech Journal - If a customer experiences an Electric System Limited message along with reduced performance, and there are temperature-related DTCs in the HLCM, the root cause may be restricted coolant flow to…
37515.1.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 6, 2026
This is a TJ - Text only - no attachment - If the vehicle triggers false alarms without a clear reason on multiple occasions, please follow advice under "service".
37489.2.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 30, 2026
This is a TJ - Text and a .PNG - f vehicles within the below structure week range are built with TCAM2 units and the TCAM needs to be replaced, you may receive a TCAM3 unit instead, to confirm this, please follow the 3…
37807.1.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 30, 2026
QB SP1080 addresses a tailgate water leak risk on certain MY2025 Polestar 3 vehicles caused by unsealed drilled holes, requiring a resealing repair at the first workshop visit to prevent water intrusion; 1,227 U.S…
SP1080 · Service Campaign · issued Apr 25, 2026
This is a TJ - Text only no attachments -If a vehicle shows the symptom of not being able to charge the HV battery via AC Charging, please follow the advice under "Service".Confirm the following: DC charging still…
37630.6.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 24, 2026
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2025 Polestar Polestar 3 has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2025 Polestar Polestar 3?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.