Polestar Polestar 1: High Voltage

Affects Polestar Polestar 1 · 2021–2022 — about 11 vehicles.

The hazard

Issue: On certain vehicles, the high-voltage battery could overheat when it is fully charged. As a result, the battery could create smoke or heat, which can melt or damage the battery and nearby parts. Note: This recall replaces recall R10202 (Transport Canada Recall No. 2022-716). Vehicles that received a software update under that recall also require this repair. Safety Risk: A battery that overheats can create a fire risk. Corrective Actions: Polestar will notify owners by mail and advise you to bring your vehicle to a dealership to replace the high-voltage battery.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational