Polestar Automotive USA (Polestar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Polestar 1 vehicles. Defective high-voltage battery cells may cause the battery to overheat when fully charged.
Polestar Automotive USA – High-Voltage Battery May Overheat
| Report Received Date | 12/14/2022 |
| NHTSA ID | 22V926000 |
| Consequence Summary | The high-voltage battery overheating increases the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective Action | Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery cells, free of charge. Remedy parts are expected to become ready by June 2023. As an interim repair, owners will need to take their vehicle to a dealership for a software update. Interim notices were mailed January 31, 2023. Owners may contact Polestar customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is R10202. Note: This recall has been superseded by Recall 22V926 (R10202). Any vehicle that received the interim repair under Recall 22V926 (R10202) will still need to have the remedy for 23V361 (R102316) performed. |
| Recall Code | R10202 |
| Potentially Affected | 66 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V926000) |
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