Recall 26V037 affects 213 2025 Polestar 3 vehicles for loose rear seat backrest striker brackets. Repair is free at any franchised Polestar dealer.
Polestar is recalling 213 2025 Polestar 3 vehicles because the striker brackets that secure the rear seat backrest can be loose. During a crash, a loose backrest can fall forward and let cargo enter the cabin, which increases the risk of injury; Polestar dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The rear seat backrest striker bracket on the 2025 Polestar Polestar 3 is the latch point that holds the rear seat backrest locked in place. The backrest separates the passenger cabin from the luggage area, so the bracket and attaching nuts have to hold the seat structure during normal driving and during a crash.
On affected vehicles, the bracket was not assembled to specification at the Charleston factory. It should be secured with two correctly tightened nuts, but only one nut was tightened correctly. That leaves the backrest mount with less clamping force than designed. In a crash, cargo from the luggage area can push the rear seat backrest loose and enter the cabin.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is in the fastener assembly, not an electronic sensor, so the vehicle does not give a driver-facing symptom before the bracket fails.
Who's affected?
| 2025 Polestar Polestar 3 | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 213 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2025 Polestar 3 SUV is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
Recall 26V037 addresses a rear seat backrest that is not secured tightly enough. In a crash, the backrest can fall forward and let cargo enter the cabin, increasing injury risk. There is no listed warning sign for owners. Schedule the inspection soon. Repair is free at any franchised Polestar dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025 Polestar Polestar 3 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Polestar dealer to schedule the free rear seat backrest striker bracket inspection and nut tightening that secures the backrest.
- Bring the recall notice if Polestar mailed one. If not, reference recall number 26V037 when you call.
- Keep cargo behind the rear seat secured until the dealer completes the repair.
- Call Polestar customer service at 1-800-806-2504 with questions about recall RP1079.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Polestar technician inspects the rear seat backrest striker bracket mounting nuts and tightens them as needed. The inspection and any tightening are free under the recall. Polestar says these vehicles are within warranty and related repairs should have been covered. If you paid out of pocket for this specific repair before receiving the owner letter, ask Polestar customer service about reimbursement and bring your repair paperwork to the service desk.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| January 23, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| January 26, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 30, 2026 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| March 20, 2026 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V037?
Recall 26V037 covers 213 2025 Polestar Polestar 3 vehicles with rear seat backrest striker brackets that are loose. A loose backrest can fall forward in a crash and allow cargo into the cabin, increasing injury risk. Polestar dealers will inspect and tighten the bracket mounting nuts for free.
What should I do if my 2025 Polestar Polestar 3 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 26V037. If it is included, contact a franchised Polestar dealer to schedule the rear seat backrest striker bracket inspection and tightening. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Polestar dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat backrest striker bracket mounting nuts free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 26V037?
The risk is cargo entering the cabin during a crash. In recall 26V037, a loose rear seat backrest can fall forward, which can let cargo move into the passenger area and increase injury risk.
When were owners notified about recall 26V037?
Polestar mailed owner notification letters on March 4, 2026. If you bought the vehicle used or never received a letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Polestar 3 is included, then call a franchised Polestar dealer for the free repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V037000 |
|---|---|
| Polestar customer service | 1-800-806-2504 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V037 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V037000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (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 →