NHTSASEATS
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. - Loose Rear Seat Backrest/FMVSS 207
Published: January 23, 2026Recall ID: 26V037000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A loose rear seat backrest may fall forward and allow cargo to enter the cabin during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2025 Polestar 3 vehicles. The striker brackets that secure the rear seat backrest may be loose. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Affected Products
Loose Rear Seat Backrest/FMVSS 207
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Loose Rear Seat Backrest/FMVSS 207 |
| Nhtsa id | 26V037000 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V037000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. |
| Defect summary | Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2025 Polestar 3 vehicles. The striker brackets that secure the rear seat backrest may be loose. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems." |
| Completion rate | 46.48 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat backrest striker bracket mounting nuts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 4, 2026. Owners may contact Polestar's customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is RP1079. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 30, 2026. |
| Consequence summary | A loose rear seat backrest may fall forward and allow cargo to enter the cabin during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | RP1079 |
| Potentially affected | 213 |
| Report received date | 2026-01-23T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |