Polestar Automotive POLESTAR 1 recall: There is a potential for the high voltage battery to overheat when fully charged and the vehicle remains plugged in once full charge is reached.
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- There is a potential for the high voltage battery to overheat when fully charged and the vehicle remains plugged in once full charge is reached.
- What to do
- Contact a Polestar Automotive dealer to book the free repair. Replace the battery cell modules and restore the electric driving range to full capacity if the temporary software fix from R10202 has been previously downloaded to the vehicle.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
There is a potential for the high voltage battery to overheat when fully charged and the vehicle remains plugged in once full charge is reached.
The fix
Replace the battery cell modules and restore the electric driving range to full capacity if the temporary software fix from R10202 has been previously downloaded to the vehicle.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| POLESTAR 1 | 11 Sep 2019 | 12 May 2021 | 5 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 25 May 2023. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.