NHTSA Recall 22V926000: 12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 66 vehicles. It affects 2020–2021 Polestar Polestar 1.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V926000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R10202 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › 12V/24V/48V BATTERY |
| Report received | December 14, 2022 |
| Owner notification | May 22, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Polestar 1 vehicles. Defective high-voltage battery cells may cause the battery to overheat when fully charged.
Safety risk
The high-voltage battery overheating increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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 Note: This recall has been superseded by Recall 23V361 (R102316). Any vehicle that received the interim repair under Recall 22V926 (R10202) will still need to have the remedy for 23V361 (R102316) performed.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 22V926000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.