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HighNHTSA·25V293000·Announced 2025-07-05

2025 Polestar 3 Rearview Camera May Fail to Display

Polestar is recalling certain 2025 Polestar 3 vehicles because the rearview camera image may not display when in reverse, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk. The issue affects 3,664 vehicles.

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: This recall addresses a safety-critical defect in rear camera functionality that violates Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 111. While the defect creates an increased risk of crashes, no injuries or crashes have been reported, placing it in the High category per the rubric's criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. is recalling certain 2025 Polestar 3 vehicles because the rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse.

The defect violates Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 111 (Rear Visibility). A rearview camera that does not display reduces the driver's ability to see what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The recall affects 3,664 vehicles. Polestar will fix the issue through a free software update, either at a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 24, 2025.

Owners should contact Polestar customer service at 1-800-806-2504 with questions. Polestar's recall number is RP1057. You can also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or visit nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2025 POLESTAR POLESTAR 3
Brand
POLESTAR
Manufacturer
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.
Category
Vehicle
Hazard
  • rear-camera-failure
  • vision-loss
  • crash-risk
Affected units
3,664

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 3

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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