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NHTSA Recall 23V361000: 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.

66
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2023
owners notified (June 26)
NHTSA campaign23V361000
Manufacturer campaignR10216
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Report receivedMay 22, 2023
Owner notificationJune 26, 2023
Initiated byManufacturer

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 pack and restore the electric driving range as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 66, 2023. Owners may contact Polestar customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is R102316. Note: This recall supersedes Recall 22V-926 (R10216). Any vehicle that received the interim repair under Recall 22V-926 (R10202) will still need to have the remedy for 23V-361 (R10216) 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 23V361000

Make and modelModel years
Polestar Polestar 12020, 2021

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.