Recall 25V453 affects 969 2025 Polestar 3 SUVs for front bumper harness water damage. Repair is free at any franchised Polestar dealer.
Polestar is recalling 969 2025 Polestar 3 SUVs because water can damage the electrical connectors between the engine bay and front bumper cable harnesses. Damaged harnesses can trigger electrical malfunctions, including loss of power steering assist, which increases the risk of a crash or injury; Polestar dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The wiring harness on the 2025 Polestar 3 is the bundle of insulated wires and connectors that carries electrical signals between the engine bay and the front bumper. Those connections help the vehicle share power and data with systems in the front of the SUV, including steering, parking, and pedestrian-warning functions. The connectors need a dry, sealed path to keep those signals stable.
On affected vehicles, the seal on the front bumper cable harness was damaged during manufacturing. That damaged seal lets water reach the electrical connectors between the engine bay and front bumper harnesses. Once moisture reaches those connectors, the vehicle can lose clean electrical communication with the systems tied into that harness.
Owners have reported parking brakes that do not release, a vehicle that does not power up, and no power steering support at startup. Other warning signs include a "Pedestrian protection service required" message or several parking-assistance error codes.
Who's affected?
| 2025 Polestar Polestar 3 | wiring |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 969 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included in this recall.
What's the safety risk?
Harness damage can trigger electrical malfunctions, such as loss of power steering assist, which increases the risk of a crash or injury. Treat a parking brake that will not release, failure to start, no power steering support at start-up, or a pedestrian protection warning as a reason to schedule service promptly. Repair is free at any franchised Polestar dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025 Polestar 3 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Polestar dealer to schedule the free bumper-harness and connector replacement that fixes the water-damaged electrical connection risk.
- Bring the owner letter if Polestar mailed one. If not, reference recall number 25V453 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete. Watch for electrical warnings or changes in power steering assist.
- Call Polestar customer service at 1-800-806-2504 with questions about recall RP1063.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Polestar technician replaces the bumper harness and the inline front bumper/engine bay connector on the engine bay harness. The recall covers parts and labor at no charge. If you already paid for this same repair before receiving the owner letter, Polestar's reimbursement process covers eligible documented costs tied to recall RP1063. Contact Polestar Customer Support and keep repair invoices or payment records ready for the claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| July 7, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 7, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| July 7, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| July 14, 2025 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| July 31, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V453?
Recall 25V453 covers 969 2025 Polestar 3 vehicles with electrical connectors between the engine bay and front bumper cable harnesses that water can damage. Polestar will replace the bumper harness and inline connector for free at a franchised Polestar dealer.
What should I do if my 2025 Polestar 3 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 25V453. If it is, contact a franchised Polestar dealer to schedule the bumper harness and inline connector replacement. Reference recall number 25V453 or Polestar recall RP1063 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Polestar will replace the bumper harness and the inline front bumper and engine bay connector free of charge at a franchised Polestar dealer.
What is the safety risk?
Water damage to the harness connectors can cause electrical malfunctions, including loss of power steering assist. That can make the vehicle harder to control and increase crash or injury risk. The repair path is the free harness and connector replacement at a franchised Polestar dealer.
When were owners notified about recall 25V453?
Polestar mailed owner notification letters on July 31, 2025. If you bought the vehicle used or never received a letter, the VIN decides whether the recall applies. Check your VIN, then contact a franchised Polestar dealer if your vehicle is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V453000 |
|---|---|
| Polestar customer service | 1-800-806-2504 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V453 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V453000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →