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Polestar Polestar 3 Recall 25V453: Water Can Damage Wiring, Risking Loss of Power Steering

NHTSA campaign 25V453, reported July 7, 2025, 969 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Water may get into the electrical connectors that link the engine bay to the front bumper cable harnesses on certain 2025 Polestar 3 vehicles. Damage to these harnesses can cause various electrical malfunctions, including a loss of power steering assist.

Losing power steering assist makes the vehicle harder to steer, which increases the risk of a crash or injury. If you own a 2025 Polestar 3, check whether your vehicle is covered by this recall and watch for any changes in steering feel.

Polestar will replace the bumper harness and the inline front bumper/engine bay connector on the engine bay harness free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2025. You can also contact Polestar customer service at 1-800-806-2504, referencing recall RP1063, and check your VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 25V453Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Problem
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2025 Polestar 3 vehicles. Water may damage the electrical connectors between the engine bay and front bumper cable harnesses.
Risk
Damage to harnesses can cause various electrical malfunctions, such as a loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Polestar will replace the bumper harness and the inline front bumper/engine bay connector on the engine bay harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2025. Owners may contact Polestar's customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is RP1063.

Affected vehicles

Polestar Polestar 32025