Polestar Recalls 2021 Polestar 1 Vehicles for Seat Belt Retractions
Polestar is recalling 2021 Polestar 1 vehicles because seat belt retractors may deactivate early, preventing child restraints from securing properly.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (seat belt retractor) that increases the risk of injury during a crash, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, placing it in the High severity category.
Plain-English summary
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. is recalling certain 2021 Polestar PS1 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the seat belt automatic locking retractors, which may deactivate early. This malfunction can prevent a child restraint system from securing properly, causing the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash. The recall covers 2021 model year Polestar 1 vehicles.
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 22, 2021. Owners may contact Polestar customer service at 1-800-806-2504 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Polestar's number for this recall is R10112.
The recalled product
- Product
- POLESTAR POLESTAR 1
- Brand
- POLESTAR
- Manufacturer
- Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Seat Belt
- Affected units
- 2
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- POLESTAR 1
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Related recalls
Same brand · POLESTAR
- SeverePolestar 3 rear seat backrest striker brackets may be loose
NHTSA · 2026-01-23
- HighPolestar 2 rearview camera may not display when reversing
NHTSA · 2025-09-15
- SeverePolestar 3 front bumper may be missing bolts and detach
NHTSA · 2025-08-26
- HighPolestar 3 panoramic glass sunroofs may not be properly secured
NHTSA · 2025-07-14
- High
Same manufacturer · Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.
See all →- HighPolestar 2 May Lose Brake Function While Using One Pedal Drive
NHTSA · 2025-07-02
- High2025 Polestar 3 vehicles recalled for faulty rearview camera display
NHTSA · 2025-05-07
Same hazard · crash injury
See all →- HighEvenflo Recalls Revolve180 Litemax NXT Child Seats Due to Recline Defect
NHTSA · 2026-08-06
- HighGreat Dane Recalls 2027 Champion Trailers for Rear Impact Guard Defect
NHTSA · 2026-07-17
- Severe
- HighTesla Recalls 2026 Model Y and 2024 Model 3 for Safety Noncompliance
NHTSA · 2026-07-07
- HighThomas Built Buses Recalls SAF-T-LINER HDX2 Due to Door Malfunction
NHTSA · 2026-06-26