Does the 2020 Polestar 1 have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2020 Polestar 1 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Polestar dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2020 Polestar 1?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2020 Polestar 1 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2020 Polestar 1. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Polestar been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Polestar dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2020 Polestar 1 recalls, newest first

November 5, 2024NHTSA 24V8350006 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages

Summary: Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2020 Polestar 1 vehicles. The fastener that connects the brake pedal and the brake booster may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake pedal to detach from the brake booster.
Consequence: Brake pedal detachment can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten the pushrod screw joint, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2024. Owners may contact Polestar customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is RP1039.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 22, 2023NHTSA 23V36100066 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery

Summary: Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Polestar 1 vehicles. Defective high-voltage battery cells may cause the battery to overheat when fully charged.
Consequence: The high-voltage battery overheating increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery pack and restore the electric driving range as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 66, 2023. Owners may contact Polestar customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is R102316. Note: This recall supersedes Recall 22V-926 (R10216). Any vehicle that received the interim repair under Recall 22V-926 (R10202) will still need to have the remedy for 23V-361 (R10216) performed.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 14, 2022NHTSA 22V92600066 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery

Summary: Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Polestar 1 vehicles. Defective high-voltage battery cells may cause the battery to overheat when fully charged.
Consequence: The high-voltage battery overheating increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery cells, free of charge. Remedy parts are expected to become ready by June 2023. As an interim repair, owners will need to take their vehicle to a dealership for a software update. Interim notices were mailed January 31, 2023. Owners may contact Polestar customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is R10202. Note: This recall has been superseded by Recall 23V361 (R102316). Any vehicle that received the interim repair under Recall 22V926 (R10202) will still need to have the remedy for 23V361 (R102316) performed.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2020 Polestar 1 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Polestar 1 years

Most recalled 2020 vehicles

2020 Ford Explorer (33 recalls)
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 (32 recalls)
2020 Lincoln Aviator (30 recalls)
2020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (29 recalls)
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 (27 recalls)

All of 2020’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 2020 Polestar 1 have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2020 Polestar 1 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Polestar dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2020 Polestar 1?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.