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Polestar Polestar 1 Recall 22V926: Battery Cells May Overheat When Fully Charged, Risking Fire

NHTSA campaign 22V926, reported December 14, 2022, 66 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2020-2021 Polestar 1 vehicles have defective high-voltage battery cells that may cause the battery to overheat when it is fully charged. Overheating of the high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.

If your vehicle is included in this recall, an interim software update is available at an authorized dealership while replacement parts are being prepared; parts are expected to be ready by June 2023. Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery cells free of charge. Note that this recall has been superseded by Recall 23V361 (R102316), and any vehicle that received the interim repair under Recall 22V926 (R10202) will still need the remedy for 23V361 performed. You can contact Polestar customer service at 1-800-806-2504, and you should check your VIN for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 22V926Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Problem
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.
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 Note: This recall has been superseded by Recall 23V361 (R102316).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.

Affected vehicles

Polestar Polestar 120202021