Polestar recall: Service brakes
What is wrong
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2021 and 2024 Polestar 2 vehicles. In certain driving scenarios while coasting down a hill and using "One Pedal Drive," the vehicle may lose brake function.
What could happen
A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Owners are advised not to use "One Pedal Drive" until the repair has been completed. Polestar has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2025. Owners may contact Polestar's customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is RP1061.
Vehicles covered
- Polestar Polestar 2 2021, 2024
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25V409000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 2, 2025
- Owners notified
- Jul 18, 2025
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 24, 2020 to Apr 15, 2025
- Part
- Service brakes; Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Electric › Control module › Software
- Maker's own recall number
- RP1061
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Polestar recall: Back over prevention Sep 15, 2025
- Polestar recall: Back over prevention Apr 25, 2025
- Polestar recall: Air bags Dec 18, 2024
- Polestar recall: Equipment Jun 26, 2024
- Polestar recall: Suspension Jul 12, 2023
- Polestar recall: Electrical system Feb 24, 2021
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.