2026 Polestar Polestar 4 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2026 Polestar Polestar 4 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Forward Collision Avoidance (3 reports).

0Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2026 Polestar Polestar 4 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2026 Polestar Polestar 4.

Most common 2026 Polestar Polestar 4 problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Forward Collision Avoidance3
Service Brakes1
Back Over Prevention1
Exterior Lighting1

What owners report

2026-10-09, Exterior Lighting
I took delivery of new vehicle on 9/28/26. Almost immediately I noticed dim headlights and lack of proper beam projection at night. I brought this to the attention of dealer however, issue was dismissed as I was told " there is nothing that can be done. Headlights cannot be adjusted". This is a poor repsonse from a dealer for a new car and this IS A SAFETY CONCERN as night visibilty is greatly diminished. There are no warning messages or lights.
2026-08-05, Back Over Prevention
Intermittent false object detection from a front parking sensor. The instrument display shows a red warning bar indicating an object directly in front of the vehicle, accompanied by continuous audible beeping, when no object is present. This has been occurring for approximately 6 months, recurring randomly (not tied to a specific location, weather, or maneuver). Cleaning the sensors and bumper has not resolved the issue. I brought the vehicle to Polestar service center in Washington State in December 2025. The technician stated they were unable to diagnose or repair the issue because no error/fault code was logged in the vehicle's system at the time of inspection, despite the symptom being
2026-07-31, Forward Collision Avoidance
I recently purchased this vehicle at McDonalds Polestar Denver. This vehicle is currently experiencing un-commanded, sudden emergency braking while reversing. The Rear Auto Brake (RAB) system frequently triggers a false positive, causing the vehicle to slam on its brakes violently as if hitting an "invisible wall" when no physical obstruction is present. Furthermore, the system consistently ignores the driver-selected override commands meant to disable this behavior. Front-line service personnel at Polestar Denver (McDonald Automotive) have informed me that "there is nothing they can do to help." They first told me Polestar should not sale these vehicles with a rear hitch for my bicycle

2026 Polestar Polestar 4 questions

Does the 2026 Polestar Polestar 4 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2026 Polestar Polestar 4 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Polestar Polestar 4?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Forward Collision Avoidance (3), Service Brakes (1), Back Over Prevention (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2026 Polestar Polestar 4 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.